Best 6 Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a tantalizing dish of maple bourbon pecan chicken thighs! This delectable dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen, combining the sweet and smoky flavors of maple syrup and bourbon with the nutty crunch of pecans. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN



Bourbon Pecan Chicken image

Chicken breasts are coated in a pecan breading, and fried in a skillet. Then a rich bourbon sauce is poured over them before serving. This is a fabulous recipe that my Mother gave me from a upscale restaurant in New York. It is to die for. ENJOY!!

Provided by PGRAFF

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup dry bread crumbs
8 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup clarified butter, melted
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup dark brown sugar
2 ⅔ tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
½ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Stir together the pecans, bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of clarified butter. Spread the mixture out on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat on both sides. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan, and fry on both sides until nicely browned and chicken meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the burner, and whisk in the 3/4 cup of unsalted butter one piece at a time. Do not return to the heat.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving plate. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 537.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

BAKED MAPLE CHICKEN THIGHS



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Here's an easy, breezy, delicious chicken thigh recipe. Easy to prepare and easier to eat! The marinade is delicious on pork, too!

Provided by Bwoogie1

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup maple syrup
½ cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
8 chicken thighs
cooking spray (such as Pam®)

Steps:

  • Whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl. Pour over chicken thighs in a bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish and pour remaining marinade on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Flip chicken and continue baking until juices run clear and sauce is thick, about 25 minutes more. Serve with sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 56.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 425.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

MAPLE-PECAN CHICKEN



Maple-Pecan Chicken image

Dress up chicken breasts with maple syrup and crispy panko bread crumbs in this delicious 5-ingredient, ready in 30-minutes recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/4 cup pure maple or maple-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2-inch thick.
  • In shallow dish, mix together maple syrup and mayonnaise. In another shallow dish, mix together panko and pecans. Dip chicken into syrup mixture, then into panko. Place on baking sheet. Spray top of chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F) and coating is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

STICKY MAPLE BOURBON CHICKEN



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This recipe is a match made in heaven between bourbon, fresh thyme, and maple syrup. It's also a really cool method that is universal for preparing almost anything. The basic idea is that whatever is being cooked (pork, vegetables, or in this case, chicken) is made delicious and "sticky" by adding a sweetener to a pan sauce and then reducing it while dinner cooks in it.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 shot bourbon
4 sprigs thyme

Steps:

  • Place a large heavy-bottom or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan breast-side down and sear until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • While the chicken in searing, in a small dish whisk together the stock, syrup, and bourbon. Add the bourbon mixture to the skillet along with the thyme sprigs and continue cooking, turning the chicken occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a thick syrupy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes. (If the sauce reduces to a syrupy consistency before the chicken has cooked through, add a few splashes of stock to the skillet and continue cooking.)
  • To serve, remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Spoon the sticky sauce over the chicken and enjoy warm.

MAPLE PECAN CHICKEN



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Chicken breaded with panko crumbs, can sub boneless skinless chicken thighs for the breasts, just adjust cooking times.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, bread crumbs
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix maple syrup, mayo and salt in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish mix panko crumbs and pecans.
  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Dip chicken into syrup mixture, then into crumbs.
  • Place on greased baking sheet (I use a cooling rack placed on a baking sheet so the chicken gets crispy on both sides).
  • Spray top of the chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes, turning once (do not have to turn if you place on a rack) until thickest part of the chicken is 165 degrees F and the coating is golden brown.

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN



Bourbon Pecan Chicken image

Chicken breasts are coated in a pecan breading, and fried in a skillet. Then a rich bourbon sauce is poured over them before serving.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup clarified butter, melted
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 2/3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
1/2 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Stir together the pecans, bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of clarified butter. Spread the mixture out on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat on both sides. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan, and fry on both sides until nicely browned and chicken meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the burner, and whisk in the 3/4 cup of unsalted butter one piece at a time. Do not return to the heat.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving plate. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with green onion.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, free-range chicken thighs, pure maple syrup, and good quality bourbon will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken thighs, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can brown evenly.
  • Cook the chicken thighs until they are cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken thighs has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit before removing them from the heat.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick and syrupy: Reduce the maple bourbon sauce until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Serve the chicken thighs immediately: This dish is best served hot, so make sure to have all of your sides ready before you start cooking the chicken.

Conclusion:

This maple bourbon pecan chicken thighs recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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