Best 7 Pecan Chicken Strips With Bourbon Dipping Sauce Recipes

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN

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.

PECAN CHICKEN WITH BOURBON SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the pecans and bread crumbs, on a plate.
• Beat the eggs and water in a pie plate.
• Pound the chicken breasts to thin them. This helps so you won't have to cook the coated chicken breasts too long. You want to avoid burning the pecan coating.
• Heat the 2 T. butter and 1 T. olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Dip the chicken breasts, both sides, into the eggs.
• Press the chicken breasts, both sides, into the pecan and bread crumb mixture, coating them evenly.
• Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat (adjust as needed) until nicely browned and cooked through. Depending on the thickness and size of your chicken breasts, it could be anywhere from 5 to 10 minute per side.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together the dijon mustard, dark 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 cups of unsalted butter, a few pieces at a time. Do not return to the heat.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving platter and pour some of the sauce over. Sprinkle with green onions. Or you can plate them individually.
• You may choose to pool the sauce or drizzle or serve the sauce on the side. The choice is yours!

PECAN CHICKEN STRIPS WITH BOURBON DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For Bourbon Sauce:.
• In a large pot, reduce the bourbon by 1/3. Add corn syrup and molasses; cook for five minutes.
• For Chicken:.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Beat the eggs and milk together in a large bowl.
• Place pecans and 2 cups flour in food processor.
• Blend until pecans are finely chopped. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in remaining flour, dip in egg wash and then dredge in pecan flour. Make sure the chicken is completely coated.
• Place a large oven-proof skillet on medium to high heat.
• Heat clarified butter and place the 4 chicken breasts in skillet.
• Cook chicken only one side for a few minutes, turning them once they are golden brown.
• Place skillet in oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes.
• Slice chicken on the diagonal into ½ inch-wide strips.
• Serve with bourbon dipping sauce.

WHOLE30 CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet.
• Pulse together the almonds, parsley, garlic powder, sesame seeds, thyme and 1 tablespoon salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs and no large pieces of almond are left. Transfer 3/4 cup to a shallow bowl for breading; reserve the remaining almond mixture in the food processor.
• Press the chicken into the almond mixture until evenly coated on all sides. Put on the prepared baking sheet and broil, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crunchy and deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pulse the red peppers, olive oil and tomato paste with the remaining almond mixture in the food processor until a smooth and vibrant orange. Serve alongside the chicken tenders.

HONEY PECAN CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and hot sauce, then toss to combine. Allow to marinate 15 to 30 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, pecans and seasoning salt. Mix well and set aside.
• Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees F.
• Place a small pan over a low heat and add the honey and butter. Allow the honey to warm and the butter to melt.
• Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the buttermilk a few pieces at a time, then add to the flour/pecan mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Place on a plate. Continue with the remaining chicken until it is all coated.
• Cook the chicken in the skillet in batches, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add the chicken to a platter and drizzle over half of the honey butter. Garnish with the parsley. Serve with the remaining honey butter on the side for dipping.

BOURBON-PECAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into six serving pieces. Rinse and pat them dry, then lay them into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish in a single layer.
• In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the bourbon, thyme, cayenne, shallots and oil, then add about a half teaspoon of salt and generous grinds of fresh pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Let stand at room temperature for two hours.
• Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, until it's cooked to your taste. It will not be really brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let it stand a few minutes to cool slightly.
• Drain the cooking juices into a small saucepan. Add the pecans (what they lose in crispness, they'll make up in flavor) and cook over high heat until the liquid is reduced by half. Whisk in the heavy cream and continue cooking over high heat until the sauce is thickened.
• To serve, arrange the chicken on a platter or individual serving plates and spoon the sauce over.

PECAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, thyme, paprika and salt. Place Dijon mustard in another shallow bowl. Coat chicken with mustard, then roll in pecan mixture. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; serve with chicken.