HONEY-PECAN CHICKEN BREASTS

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We love to entertain, this is one of my favorite 'special' recipes to welcome dinner guests. The nuts add an elegant touch, and it fills the house with a great aroma. -Penny Davis, Newman Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

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