honey pecan chicken
From an old community cookbook.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 cup orange juice, fresh
- 1/4 cup bourboun
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
- CHICKEN:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- olive oil
How To Make honey pecan chicken
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Step 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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Step 2Add the orange juice and bourbon. Increase heat and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup.
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Step 3Add the cream and reduce until slightly thickened. Add honey and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 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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Step 5Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, add it to the pan and saute until golden brown.
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Step 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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Step 7Pour sauce onto each plate and place chicken breast in center. Serve additional sauce separately.
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