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Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken

Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken: A Sweet Southern Comfort Dish

Enjoy this Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken, a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors combined in a quick and easy recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Thin Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness and season with seasoned salt.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook each chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. Make the Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, toast pecans, and add garlic.
  4. Deglaze and Finish Sauce: Add chicken broth, honey, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
  5. Serve: Plate the chicken and top with the honey garlic pecan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, follow expert tips on cooking and storing chicken.

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