Light Pecan-Crusted Honey Bourbon Chicken
Welcome to my culinary corner! As an experienced chef with a passion for creating unique and delicious recipes, I'm thrilled to share with you a culinary masterpiece: the Light Pecan-Crusted Honey Bourbon Chicken. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this flavorful dish that combines the richness of pecans, the sweetness of honey, and the warmth of bourbon. In this blog post, I'll guide you through the easy-to-make steps to create this mouthwatering chicken recipe. Let's dive in and discover the secrets behind this delightful creation!
Equipment
- oven
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 food processor
- 1 large shallow bowl (or a paper plate)
- 1 separate shallow bowl
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup pecans
- ¼ cup whole wheat panko (crushed cornflake cereal will work well also)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon bourbon or cooking sherry (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (this will make clean-up easier, you could also spray the pan with cooking spray if you don not have foil).
- Put the pecans in a food processor and pulse them until very finely chopped. In a large shallow bowl (or on a paper plate) combine the panko (or crushed cornflakes) and stir to mix well.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, and bourbon (if using), and mix well. Dip each chicken into the honey mixture to coat well, then dip into the pecan/panko mixture to coat each breast with the crumbs.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on the baking sheet in a single layer and lightly mist them with cooking spray. Bake for 5 minutes, then turn breasts over and bake for another 5 minutes (until golden brown).
- Serve with roasted red potatoes, steamed brown rice, fresh steamed veggies, all-natural applesauce, or oven baked fries.
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Notes
Bourbon Selection: Choose a high-quality bourbon that complements the flavors of the dish. Opt for a mellow and slightly sweet bourbon to enhance the overall taste.