HONEY PECAN CHICKEN

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From an old community cookbook.

Provided by Lori Loucas

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

SAUCE:
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Tbsp shallot, minced
1 c orange juice, fresh
1/4 c bourboun
1 c whipping cream
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
CHICKEN:
1/4 c flour
1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
1/4 c pecans, finely chopped
salt & pepper, to taste
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Make the sauce: Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add shallots and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until tender, but not browned.
  • 2. Add the orange juice and bourbon. Increase heat and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup.
  • 3. Add the cream and reduce until slightly thickened. Add honey and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Make the chicken: Combine the flour, thyme, pecans, salt and pepper. Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet.
  • 5. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, add it to the pan and saute until golden brown.
  • 6. NOTE: if the chicken breasts are large and thick, after sauteeing, cover pan and continue cooking for 10 minutes, then remove lid and saute another 2-3 minutes.
  • 7. Pour sauce onto each plate and place chicken breast in center. Serve additional sauce separately.

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