Bourbon Pecan Chicken
Featuring pecan-crusted chicken breasts topped with an irresistible sweet and savory brown sugar bourbon sauce, this Bourbon Pecan Chicken is tender and juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. It's the perfect balance of flavor and texture!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup very finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter , cut into small cubes
- 2 scallions , diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- In another shallow bowl, stir together the pecans, bread crumbs, and salt.
- Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast to a little more than 3/4-inch at the thickest part. (Make sure they are all the same thickness to ensure even cooking.)
- Coat the chicken on both sides in the egg/milk, letting any excess drip off. Then press both sides into the pecan/bread crumb mixture.
- Warm the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat and once shimmering, add the chicken and fry on one side for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Turn chicken over and transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- While the chicken bakes, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the heat and add in the butter cubes; whisk until melted and combined.
- Serve chicken with a generous drizzle of sauce and sprinkle with diced scallions.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal · Carbohydrates: 22g · Protein: 30g · Fat: 37g · Saturated Fat: 13g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g · Monounsaturated Fat: 16g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 155mg · Sodium: 1227mg · Potassium: 612mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 11g · Vitamin A: 658IU · Vitamin C: 3mg · Calcium: 85mg · Iron: 2mg