HONEY-PECAN CHICKEN BREASTS
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With summer over and fall here, pecan and honey reign supreme in this sweet chicken recipe. The honey provides a perfect caramelization while pecans pack on the crunch factor!
Ingredients
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2 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp butter 3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp finely chopped pecans
Directions
1. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. 2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Cook covered until chicken is no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes, turning once. 3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans. Cook covered until chicken is glazed, about 2–3 minutes.
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