Description
A delightful twist to your dinner table, merging savory flavors of chicken with the sweetness of maple syrup and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Season and sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, bourbon, and toasted pecans.
- Coat the chicken with the maple bourbon sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Brush with extra sauce before serving.
Notes
Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg