Best Honey Pecan Chicken Recipes

HONEY-PECAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans. Cook, covered, until chicken is glazed, 2-3 minutes.

HONEY PECAN CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and hot sauce, then toss to combine. Allow to marinate 15 to 30 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, pecans and seasoning salt. Mix well and set aside.
• Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees F.
• Place a small pan over a low heat and add the honey and butter. Allow the honey to warm and the butter to melt.
• Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the buttermilk a few pieces at a time, then add to the flour/pecan mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Place on a plate. Continue with the remaining chicken until it is all coated.
• Cook the chicken in the skillet in batches, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add the chicken to a platter and drizzle over half of the honey butter. Garnish with the parsley. Serve with the remaining honey butter on the side for dipping.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Prepare chicken breasts by cutting them in half and pounding them out.
• Whisk the egg whites, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a shallow dish.
• In another shallow dish mix together pecans, oregano, thyme, paprika, and cayenne.
• Dip the chicken into the egg white mixture and then into the pecan mixture.
• While the chicken is resting, heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat; coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Add chicken and saute until brown on both sides.
• Place chicken in baking dish and roast until an instant read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Take chicken out and make dressing while it rests.
• Combine the honey, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, shallot, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended.
• Toss the dressing with the mixed greens (you won't need all the dressing). Toss in goat cheese and red onion.
• Arrange greens on 4 plates.
• Slice chicken.
• Arrange chicken on top of greens, sprinkle with any remaining crumbs from the pan.
• Serve with extra dressing on the side!

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HONEY-DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• In saucepan, melt 6T butter.
• Whisk in 2T mustard and 1T honey until blended.
• Scrape into a shallow dish.
• Place ground pecans in a separate shallow dish.
• Dip chicken into mustard mixture 1st then dredge with pecans.
• In a large frying pan, heat the remaining 2T butter & oil over medium heat
• Add chicken and cook approximately 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned and tender.
• Place on serving dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Discard all but 2T of fat from pan and reduce heat to low.
• Add sour cream; whisk in remaining 1T mustard, salt, & pepper. Blend well.
• Cook just until heated through, do NOT boil.
• Serve over chicken.
• I like to serve with spinach salad with hot bacon dressing and steamed asparagus.

GRILLED CHICKEN BLUEBERRY PECAN SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
• Season chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder and grill, turning once, until chicken is cooked through. Let stand 10 minutes; slice and reserve.
• In a bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended.
• In a bowl, combine lettuce, blueberries, apple, red onion and pecans and toss with some (about 1/2 cup) of the dressing.
• Arrange sliced chicken over lettuce mixture and drizzle with additional dressing.

PECAN HONEY GLAZED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in deep skillet or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil should be deep enough to cover chicken pieces halfway.
• Season chicken pieces on all sides with seasoned salt.
• Put beaten eggs in a large bowl. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a large paper bag.
• Dip seasoned chicken into beaten egg; place each piece into bag containing seasoned flour and shake to coat.
• Cook chicken in hot oil until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk honey into melted butter; cook, whisking occasionally, until bubbles start to form, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; simmer another 10 minutes. Fold pecans into butter mixture; cook until the pecans are hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle over hot chicken pieces to serve.

HONEY PECAN GLAZED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Wash the chicken and pat dry. Place the buttermilk and eggs in a 9x13 baking dish and mix. Place the chicken into the buttermilk dish. With a spoon cover the tops of chicken with the buttermilk mixture. Set out for at least an hour flipping the chicken once after 30 min. You can also leave this in the fridge covered over night too for extra flavor and tenderness.
• 2. Combine all the dry ingredients together in a baking dish. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and fry in the fryer for 12-14 minutes or deep skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side at 350 without crowding.
• 3. Meanwhile while chicken is frying, melt the butter in a small sauce pan over med-heat . Pour in the honey and mix together with the butter. Place the pecans in the mix and bring to a boil on med heat and then quickly reduce to a simmer on low for 8-10 minutes mixing occasionally. Keep an eye on this because you don't want it to caramelize. Take off stove and set aside till all chicken is done frying.
• 4. When chicken is done frying drain it on a paper towel lined plate. Transfer drained chicken onto a serving platter and drizzle the honey pecan glaze all over the chicken. Enjoy!

DELUXE HONEY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine seasoned chicken, grapes, celery (if used) and pecans in a large bowl, set aside.
• 2. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, honey and poppy seeds in a small bowl to blend. Add to chicken mixture.
• 3. Toss well to coat. Serve over lettuce, or with your favorite bread or crackers.
• 4. Note: the original recipe doesn't call for celery. I add it when I want to change the taste up a bit and add a little more crunch. It's equally delicious either way. Another variation is to use dried cranberries in place of the grapes.

PECAN-CRUSTED HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Mix mustard, honey and lemon juice; brush onto both sides of each chicken breast. Place in single layer in shallow pan.
• Combine nuts, bread crumbs and margarine. Sprinkle over chicken; press lightly into chicken to secure.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

HONEY PECAN GLAZED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash and drain chicken.
• Soak in buttermilk (enough to cover the pieces) for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat shortening or oil to 375 degrees in an electric or cast iron skillet (should be enough hot oil to come half-way up the chicken when placed into the skillet). Place seasoned flour in a paper bag.
• Shake off excess buttermilk from chicken and drop into bag of flour, two or three pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
• (Option: For a thicker, crispier chicken, remove piecesfrom flour, dip in buttermilk a second time and shake them in flour mixture again.)
• Place coated chicken pieces in hot oil and reduce the heat to 325 degrees.
• Cook chicken for 10 minutes on one side, flip chicken over, and cook another 10 minutes on second side.
• Drain cooked chicken on paper towels.
• For the glaze, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in honey until blended.
• Bring to a simmer and add pecans.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Ladle over hot fried chicken.

HONEY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.

GUSSIES'S FRIED CHICKEN WITH PECAN HONEY GLAZE

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken and pat it dry.
• Beat the eggs in a 9x13" dish.
• Lay the chicken pieces in the dish, and sprinkle with salt, pepper & garlic powder.
• Turn the chicken and season the other side, then slosh the chicken parts around in the egg until well coated.
• Put enough oil in cast iron pot or electric skillet to come just halfway up the sides of the chicken parts.
• Heat the oil until just smoking, about 375°F.
• Put the flour in a paper bag, add the chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat well.
• Remove the chicken with tongs and place it it in the hot oil.
• Cover the pan, leaving a crack for steam to escape, lower the heat to 325F for electric skillet and cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn the chicken with tongs, cover again (leaving the lid open a crack) and cook for 10 minutes longer.
• Very large pieces may need to be cooked longer.
• Drain the chicken on paper towels and transfer to platter.
• To make the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
• Whisk in the honey until well blended.
• Bring to a simmer and add the pecans.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Ladle the glaze over the hot fried chicken and serve.

FRIED CHICKEN WITH HONEY PECAN SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl add buttermilk, eggs and garlic powder, beat together well. Add chicken pieces and let sit for a few minutes while you are getting the other things ready.
• 2. In a gallon ziploc bag add flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Take chicken pieces from buttermilk, hold over bowl for a second and let drain some, place a few pieces at a time in bag and shake to coat chicken well, place on a wire rack, continue to coat all the chicken in flour and place on rack to let the flour dry for a few minutes.
• 3. Heat oil ( enough to go half way up skillet) to about 375. Place chicken in hot oil and cook until golden and done about 6 minutes each side( until chicken reaches an internal temp of 165).Place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
• 4. In a medium sauce pan melt the butter, add the honey and pecans and bring to a slight boil. Let cool a few minutes then spoon over chicken

PECAN-CRUSTED HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Mix mustard, honey and lemon juice.
• Brush mixture onto both sides of chicken breasts.
• Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
• Combine pecans, bread crumbs, and butter.
• Sprinkle evenly over chicken, press lightly into chicken to secure.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

GRANDMA LAMBERT'S DELUXE HONEY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine chicken,grapes,and pecans into large bowl. Set aside.
• 2. Stir mayonaise, sour cream, honey, poppy seeds, and pepper.
• 3. Add above to chicken mixture. Toss. Enjoy!

HONEY PECAN CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Dredge the cutlets in flour, shaking off excess.
• Heat two tablespoons margarine in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add the cutlets and brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
• Stir together the remaining tablespoon margarine, honey and pecans.
• Add to the skillet, stir gently.
• Cover and simmer gently for 7-8 minutes.
• Remove cutlets to a serving platter, pour sauce over and serve.

CHICKEN WITH PECAN HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large fry pan.
• Add chicken and cook, uncovered, until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside to keep warm.
• Add shallots and garlic to chicken pan, stirring until onions are soft. Add wine to deglaze and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till reduced by half.
• Add chicken stock, honey and mustard and stir well. Stir for about 5 minutes until sauce is reduced some.
• Add pecans and chicken. Stir.
• Serve with salad and pear slices.

PECAN CRUSTED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Mix seasoning together in a bowl. Set aside.
• 2. Preheat oven to 400 degree's. lightly oil a baking pan.
• 3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towel. Sprinkle both sides of chicken With some of the seasoning mixture.
• 4. Mix all ingredients together for honey mustard sauce.. reserve half of mixture.
• 5. Set seasoned chicken breasts on oiled pan.
• 6. Mix Panko breadcrumbs, finely crushed pecans, butter and 1 tsp of seasoning together. Set aside.
• 7. Brush top of breasts with part of the honey mustard mixture. Reserve remaining sauce.
• 8. Divide breadcrumb mixture among the four chicken breasts. Pile on top of each breast. Press mixture onto breasts.
• 9. Place in oven and bake approximately 20 minutes or until cooked through and tops are browned. If using convection oven. it may cook quicker.
• 10. Mixed greens Toss mixed greens with olive oil, salt, pepper and the juice of a lemon. Add sliced apple and toss together..
• 11. Divide greens on 4 plates. Top mixed greens with a piece of pecan crusted chicken. Drizzle each serving with some of the remaining honey mustard sauce.

HONEY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD, POPEYE'S

Steps:

• 1. Combine the mayonnaise, relish, onion, honey, sugar, salt and white pepper in a bowl and mix well. Stir in the celery and pecans. Fold in the chicken. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator. Serve on crusty French bread rolls with potato chips and carrot sticks, or on a bed of salad greens, garnished with a bunch of red grapes.

FRIED CHICKEN WITH HONEY PECAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash chicken pieces, pat dry. Pour buttermilk into large bowl; add chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 ½ hours.
• Drain chicken. Combine flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne. Dredge chicken in flour - shaking off excess. Let chicken stand 20 minute.
• Melt butter over low heat. Stir in honey and bring to a boil. Add pecans and simmer glaze for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile heat oil and fry chicken until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Serve with pecan sauce and pour over.