Bourbon Pecan Chicken Recipe

Name: Bourbon Pecan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/8 c. Dijon mustard; 1/4 c. dark brown sugar; 1/4 c. molasses; 1 jigger bourbon; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 c. fine ground pecans; 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs; 4 double breasts of chicken, skinned, boned and split into 8 pieces; 6 Tbsp. clarified butter; 6 oz. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces; 1/2 c. scallion tops, sliced into small rounds

Servings: persons

1/8 c. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. dark brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 jigger bourbon
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. fine ground pecans
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
4 double breasts of chicken, skinned, boned and split into 8 pieces
6 Tbsp. clarified butter
6 oz. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
1/2 c. scallion tops, sliced into small rounds

1
Whisk together mustard, sugar, molasses, bourbon, and soy and Worcestershire sauces; set aside.
2
Mix pecans and bread crumbs; press chicken breasts firmly into crumbs, coating well.
3
(Note: Chicken can be pounded with mallet to tenderize.)
4
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in skillet until bubbly hot; add chicken.
5
Cook to a nice brown on both sides.
6
In small saucepan, bring bourbon mixture to a low simmer (watch carefully).
7
Add 6 ounces butter, 1 piece at a time; allow each piece to melt before adding the next. Do not reheat.
8
Arrange chicken on platter or plates.
9
Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with sliced scallions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/8 c. Dijon mustard, 1/4 c. dark brown sugar, 1/4 c. molasses, 1 jigger bourbon, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Pecan Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bourbon Pecan Chicken

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