This southern-inspired chicken breast recipe is a one-skillet, easy dinner that combines sweet honey and crunchy pecans. Serve with your favorite on-hand side dish, like crispy waffle fries. Pecans are often used in desserts, but who's stopping us from using them in dinner?
With only five ingredients, this recipe won't put a strain on your wallet or add a lot of time to your grocery shopping trip. After six easy steps, you'll have a great dinner ready to serve. Nobody will believe that a recipe this quick and easy can taste this good!
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Honey Pecan Chicken Breasts
Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Heat two Tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken and brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
4. Stir together the remaining Tablespoon butter, honey and pecans.
5. Add to the skillet, stir gently. Cover and simmer gently for 7-8 minutes.
6. Remove chicken to a serving platter, pour sauce over and serve. Serves 4.