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The Home Ranch's Honey Pecan Chicken Recipe

Impress your guests with this incredibly flavorful Honey Pecan Chicken! Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy pecan crust and smothered in a rich, creamy honey bourbon sauce – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This recipe, adapted from a classic L.A. Times favorite, is perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 451.4 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Home Ranch's Honey Pecan Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup crushed pecans
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

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How to Make The Home Ranch's Honey Pecan Chicken

  1. **Make the Sauce:** Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened but not browned.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup bourbon. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Add 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. **If needed:** To thicken the sauce further, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
  7. **Prepare the Chicken:** In a shallow dish, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 cup crushed pecans, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  9. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  10. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  11. **Serve:** Spoon the honey bourbon sauce onto each plate. Place a chicken breast in the center and drizzle with extra sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

62g

Carbs

5g

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