Description
A delightful blend of sweetness and crunch, this Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken is perfect for an impressive weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix together the maple syrup, bourbon, and pecans in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Pour the maple bourbon mixture over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in bourbon for a few hours before cooking. Adjust seasonings to your personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg