Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken breasts with a rich buttery sauce featuring honey, garlic, and toasted pecans for a delicious family meal.
# Ingredients:
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4 thin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup honey
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
# Steps:
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Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap or in a ziplock bag and pound to about 1.3 cm thickness. Season both sides with seasoned salt and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
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Lightly coat chicken in flour and add to hot oil. Ensure the pan is hot enough for the chicken to sizzle upon contact. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and rest on a wire rack, tented with foil.
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Add butter to the same skillet and melt completely. Add pecans and cook, stirring frequently, for approximately 3 minutes until fragrant. The butter will foam during this process.
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Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release the flavorful browned bits (fond).
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Reduce heat to a simmer and incorporate honey, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking while stirring frequently until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce spooned over the top.
# Notes:
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The browned bits (fond) at the bottom of the pan contain concentrated flavor, so be sure to scrape them up when adding the broth.