Cookwith - Caramelized Maple-Miso Chicken with Toasted Pecan Crust

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup (or monk fruit syrup)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (yes, really!)
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)