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4.80 from 10 votes

Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 483kcal
Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

  • 4 thin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (My Y'all Salt works great here!)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Place chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or in a ziptop bag and pound to about 1/2-inch thick. Place on a tray and season both sides of the chicken with the seasoned salt or your favorite all-all-purpose seasoning. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the flour to a plate and lightly dredge the chicken in the flour. Add it to the hot oil. The chicken should sizzle when you put it in the skillet. If not, allow the oil to heat a little longer.
  • Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set on a wire rack. Tent with foil.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Add the pecans and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until the pecans are fragrant. The butter will foam up. That's normal.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet to get the browned bits (also called fond) off the bottom - there's lots of flavor there.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the honey, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens - about 5 minutes. Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1079mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg


* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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