For this recipe, a thin chicken breast is seasoned and lightly dusted with flour, seared in olive oil, and then the sauce comes together by toasting some pecans and adding some butter, fresh garlic and honey. This is great served alongside some jasmine rice and a fresh vegetable side like broccoli or green beans.

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Give your Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken a little kick with tangy, flavorful sauce. (Southern Bite)

Honey Garlic Pecan Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 thin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (I used Lawry’s)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• Place chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2-inch thick.
• Place on a tray and season both sides of the chicken with the seasoned salt. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
• Add the flour to a plate and lightly dredge the chicken in the flour.
• Add it to the oil. The chicken should sizzle when you put it in the skillet. If not, allow the oil to heat a little longer.
• Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove and set on a wire rack. Cover with foil.
• Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt.
• Add the pecans and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until the pecans are fragrant. The butter will foam up. That’s normal.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Add the chicken broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet to get the browned bits (also called fond) off the bottom — there’s lots of flavor there.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the honey, salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens — about 5 minutes.
• Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over the top.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”