Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Mustard Sauce

Ingredients
1 cup(s) pecans
2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1 teaspoon(s) paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
Cayenne
1 egg
2 tablespoon(s) water
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoon(s) cooking oil
1 cup(s) mayonnaise
2 tablespoon(s) grainy or Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon(s) white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley


Directions

1.In a food processor, pulse the pecans with the cornstarch, thyme, paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne until the nuts are chopped fine. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.

2.Whisk together the egg and the water in a small bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture and then into the nut mixture.

3.In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes longer.

4.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, parsley, a pinch of cayenne and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the chicken with the mustard dipping sauce.