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Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken

Juicy pan-seared chicken cutlets glazed in a sticky, sweet, and savory maple bourbon sauce topped with toasted crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts sliced into 4 thin cutlets
  • 0.33 cup flour for dredging
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Maple Bourbon Glaze
  • 0.25 cup bourbon any brand
  • 0.33 cup maple syrup pure maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped and toasted
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat Mallet or Knife
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
  3. Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan for 30 seconds, then pour in bourbon to deglaze (scrape up browned bits).
  5. Stir in maple syrup, chicken broth, and soy sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and bubbles.
  6. Stir in butter and toasted pecans. Return chicken to the pan to coat in the sauce.
  7. Serve hot over mashed potatoes with a side of greens.

Notes

Substitute apple cider for bourbon for a non-alcoholic version.