I believe the recipe you're looking for is in the
Al Roker's Hassle-Free Holiday Cookbook. I don't have that one, but I found this one that might be close to what you are looking for. Let us know if you decide to try it.

Oven Fried Pecan Cornmeal Chicken

2 lb chicken breast
1 cup vegetable oil
3 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 cup finely ground pecans
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

HEAT THE OVEN TO 400F. Pound the chicken breast halves to an even thickness. Pour 1/2 cup of the oil into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, and heat it in the hot oven for 10 minutes. Combine the remaining oil with the mustard, salt, pepper and paprika in a shallow bowl, and mix well. Combine the pecans and cornmeal on a sheet of wax paper. Dip the chicken pieces in the seasoned oil, and then in the nut mixture. Remove the pan from the oven, and place the chicken pieces in the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn with tongs, and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
Serves 4 to 6.