honey pecan chicken
(2 ratings)
From an old community cookbook.
(2 ratings)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For honey pecan chicken
- SAUCE:
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2 Tbspunsalted butter
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1 Tbspshallot, minced
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1 corange juice, fresh
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1/4 cbourboun
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1 cwhipping cream
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2 Tbsphoney
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1 Tbspcider vinegar
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salt & pepper to taste
- CHICKEN:
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1/4 cflour
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1 tspfresh thyme, minced
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1/4 cpecans, finely chopped
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salt & pepper, to taste
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6boneless skinless chicken breast halves
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olive oil
How To Make honey pecan chicken
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1Make the sauce: Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add shallots and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until tender, but not browned.
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2Add the orange juice and bourbon. Increase heat and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup.
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3Add the cream and reduce until slightly thickened. Add honey and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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4Make the chicken: Combine the flour, thyme, pecans, salt and pepper. Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet.
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5Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, add it to the pan and saute until golden brown.
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6NOTE: if the chicken breasts are large and thick, after sauteeing, cover pan and continue cooking for 10 minutes, then remove lid and saute another 2-3 minutes.
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7Pour sauce onto each plate and place chicken breast in center. Serve additional sauce separately.
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