Description

This Bourbon-Pecan Chicken is a flavorful and elegant dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or a delicious weeknight meal! Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy pecan crust and then drizzled with a rich bourbon sauce. It’s a simple yet satisfying recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup very finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
2 scallions, diced

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Instructions

Prep Chicken and Preheat: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg and milk. In another bowl, combine pecans, breadcrumbs, and salt. Pound each chicken breast to a thickness of ¾ inch. Dip chicken in the egg mixture, then coat in the pecan mixture.
Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on one side. Flip chicken, transfer the skillet to the oven, and bake for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Make Bourbon Sauce: While chicken bakes, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in butter cubes until melted.
Serve: Drizzle chicken with bourbon sauce and sprinkle with diced scallions.

Notes

You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, but adjust cooking time as needed.
If you don’t have pecans, you can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
For a richer sauce, you can use a combination of bourbon and brandy.
Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 500
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 120mg