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Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken

Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken for a Quick Southern Delight

Enjoy a quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Thin Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pound to ½-inch thickness for even cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt Can be substituted with all-purpose seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Light olive oil works best.
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a suitable substitute.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds a rich depth to the sauce.
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts or omitting them can be alternatives.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for flavor.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used as a substitute.
  • ¼ cup Honey Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning, adjust to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Essential for seasoning, adjust to preference.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Meat Mallet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to about ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet and sprinkle seasoned salt on both sides.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast lightly in flour, shaking off excess, then sear in the hot skillet for 4–5 minutes on each side.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and stir in chopped pecans, cooking for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to enhance flavor.
  6. Lower heat, mix in honey, along with salt and pepper, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and let sit for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months.

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