Third Place: Pecan Chicken Sticks with Collard Couscous Recipe

Name: Third Place: Pecan Chicken Sticks with Collard Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium chicken drumsticks, frenched; 5 tablespoons maple syrup, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 ground pecans, plus 1/4 cup toasted pecans, for garnish; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped collards; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 2/3 cup bacon bits; 1 1/3 cups couscous; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons grainy mustard

Servings: persons

8 medium chicken drumsticks, frenched
5 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 ground pecans, plus 1/4 cup toasted pecans, for garnish
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped collards
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2/3 cup bacon bits
1 1/3 cups couscous
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons grainy mustard

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. French the legs of chicken.
2
Brush chicken legs with 2 tablespoons syrup, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Place into a zip-top plastic bag and shake with ground pecans, flour and Cajun seasoning to coat.
4
In an ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
5
Once heated, cook the chicken on both sides until browned.
6
Cover and place in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
7
Turn over and cook 10 minutes more until done.
8
Remove chicken from skillet.
9
In same skillet add collards and onions, stirring for 3 minutes or so.
10
Add bacon and couscous (prepared using broth according to package direction).
11
Serve 2 drumsticks over 1/4 portion of couscous.
12
Garnish with mixture of remaining syrup, mustard and toasted pecans.

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 medium chicken drumsticks, frenched, 5 tablespoons maple syrup, divided, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Third Place: Pecan Chicken Sticks with Collard Couscous 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.

Third Place: Pecan Chicken Sticks with Collard Couscous

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