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.

Abinas mandal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Richard Rodriguez
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This was my first time making honey pecan chicken breasts and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tylar Wilkerson
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect complement.


TUSHAR Gaming
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


wurm war
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I've tried several honey pecan chicken recipes and this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Meer Hassan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was the perfect consistency.


Donatus Nwachukwu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in about 15 minutes.


Nahe Naser
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


paisley jones
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This was my first time making honey pecan chicken breasts and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ms Nila
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked to perfection and the sauce is so flavorful.


Ope Yemi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the honey pecan sauce was the perfect complement.


Julius Thank God
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Christi Love
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This honey pecan chicken breasts recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out so moist and flavorful! I will definitely be making this again.