Description
This Honey Pecan Chicken Breast recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and topped with a luscious honey-pecan sauce that is sure to impress. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Add butter, honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and thyme. Stir until melted. Add pecans and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Serve hot, spooning extra sauce and pecans over the top.
Notes
- Pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- You can toast the pecans beforehand for extra crunch.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a deeper flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
