Best 7 Bourbon Pecan Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern culinary delight that is Bourbon Pecan Chicken, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. This recipe presents a culinary symphony of tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and enveloped in a luscious sauce made from aromatic bourbon, rich chicken broth, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar. The crowning glory is a delightful pecan topping that adds a satisfying crunch and nutty flavor. This main course is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for special occasions or everyday meals.

The article offers three variations of this delectable dish: the classic Bourbon Pecan Chicken, a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and a slow-cooker variation for those who prefer a hands-off cooking approach. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in the kitchen. The result is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be paired with various sides, from mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables to a crisp salad.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey with Bourbon Pecan Chicken. Whether you prefer the classic, gluten-free, or slow-cooker version, this dish is sure to leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts are coated in a pecan breading, and fried in a skillet. Then a rich bourbon sauce is poured over them before serving. This is a fabulous recipe that my Mother gave me from a upscale restaurant in New York. It is to die for. ENJOY!!

Provided by PGRAFF

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup dry bread crumbs
8 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup clarified butter, melted
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup dark brown sugar
2 ⅔ tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
½ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Stir together the pecans, bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of clarified butter. Spread the mixture out on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat on both sides. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan, and fry on both sides until nicely browned and chicken meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the burner, and whisk in the 3/4 cup of unsalted butter one piece at a time. Do not return to the heat.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving plate. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 537.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

PECAN CHICKEN WITH BOURBON SAUCE



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This is a restaurant recipe that I modified slightly. The bourbon sauce is wonderful, either pooled beneath the chicken and/or drizzled over the top. This recipe makes a lot of sauce. You can save some of the extra sauce for use later or drizzle the sauce over your veggies! Great pecan taste and crunch. Make sure you adjust your heat, while cooking the chicken, so the pecan coating does not burn. Don't skip the green onion to sprinkle over the finished product, it is part of the whole taste sensation! This recipe works for a weekly night dinner or even for company. Enjoy!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped (make sure the pieces are small)
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dark brown sugar (make sure you use dark)
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
1/2 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Mix together the pecans and bread crumbs, on a plate.
  • Beat the eggs and water in a pie plate.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to thin them. This helps so you won't have to cook the coated chicken breasts too long. You want to avoid burning the pecan coating.
  • Heat the 2 T. butter and 1 T. olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip the chicken breasts, both sides, into the eggs.
  • Press the chicken breasts, both sides, into the pecan and bread crumb mixture, coating them evenly.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat (adjust as needed) until nicely browned and cooked through. Depending on the thickness and size of your chicken breasts, it could be anywhere from 5 to 10 minute per side.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together the dijon mustard, dark brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce and worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the burner and whisk in the 3/4 cups of unsalted butter, a few pieces at a time. Do not return to the heat.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving platter and pour some of the sauce over. Sprinkle with green onions. Or you can plate them individually.
  • You may choose to pool the sauce or drizzle or serve the sauce on the side. The choice is yours!

PECAN CHICKEN STRIPS WITH BOURBON DIPPING SAUCE



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I had this appetizer at a potluck last evening and thought they were great. Recipe is courtesy of the hostess, Diane. I think it will be easier to use the chicken tenderloins (tenders) from the grocery to make these and make a pretty presentation.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Bourbon
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
2 cups milk
2 cups pecan halves
3 cups flour, divided
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 (7 ounce) chicken breasts
4 ounces clarified butter

Steps:

  • For Bourbon Sauce:.
  • In a large pot, reduce the bourbon by 1/3. Add corn syrup and molasses; cook for five minutes.
  • For Chicken:.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat the eggs and milk together in a large bowl.
  • Place pecans and 2 cups flour in food processor.
  • Blend until pecans are finely chopped. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in remaining flour, dip in egg wash and then dredge in pecan flour. Make sure the chicken is completely coated.
  • Place a large oven-proof skillet on medium to high heat.
  • Heat clarified butter and place the 4 chicken breasts in skillet.
  • Cook chicken only one side for a few minutes, turning them once they are golden brown.
  • Place skillet in oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Slice chicken on the diagonal into ½ inch-wide strips.
  • Serve with bourbon dipping sauce.

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts are coated in a pecan breading, and fried in a skillet. Then a rich bourbon sauce is poured over them before serving.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup clarified butter, melted
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 2/3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
1/2 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Stir together the pecans, bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of clarified butter. Spread the mixture out on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat on both sides. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan, and fry on both sides until nicely browned and chicken meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from the burner, and whisk in the 3/4 cup of unsalted butter one piece at a time. Do not return to the heat.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts on a large serving plate. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and sprinkle with green onion.

BOURBON-PECAN CHICKEN



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This is a 1990 recipe from Regina Schrambling that was appended to an article about the role alcohol can play in a home cook's kitchen. It's terrific.

Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories     dinner, weekday, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 chicken, about 3 pounds
1/2 cup bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
2 to 3 pinches cayenne (optional)
3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup whole pecan halves
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into six serving pieces. Rinse and pat them dry, then lay them into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the bourbon, thyme, cayenne, shallots and oil, then add about a half teaspoon of salt and generous grinds of fresh pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Let stand at room temperature for two hours.
  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, until it's cooked to your taste. It will not be really brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let it stand a few minutes to cool slightly.
  • Drain the cooking juices into a small saucepan. Add the pecans (what they lose in crispness, they'll make up in flavor) and cook over high heat until the liquid is reduced by half. Whisk in the heavy cream and continue cooking over high heat until the sauce is thickened.
  • To serve, arrange the chicken on a platter or individual serving plates and spoon the sauce over.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1018, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 80 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1163 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MAPLE BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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So good you want to lick the plate.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 1/4 c flour
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c bourbon whiskey
1 1/2 c chicken broth
4 clove garlic
1/3 c pecans
1/2 c real maple syrup
1 Tbsp each dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp dried rosemary

Steps:

  • 1. mix the flour with the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and sugar. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and shake off the excess. Lay on a plate and set aside.
  • 2. Mix the chicken broth, maple syrup, pecans, garlic, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and rosemary. Set aside.
  • 3. Add into large skillet. Brown the chicken in oil until seared browned on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside. Remove from the pan and set aside. Pour in the bourbon and deglaze the pan. Pour in the chicken broth mixture. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the chicken back to the pan and cook until the sauce has thickened and chicken has been cooked through. Serve the chicken with sauce over top.

BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Pasta     Sauté     Dinner

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup sugar
2+2/3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup milk
6 trimmed chicken breasts
1/4 cup melted butter
6 ounces chilled butter cut into 12 pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together mustard, bourbon, sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce in sauce pan. 2. Heat mixture and add butter one piece at a time until each piece is incorporated, whisking entire time. 3. Mix together pecans and breadcrumbs. 4. Whisk together egg yolks and milk. 5. Dredge chicken in four, shake off excess. 6. Dip floured chicken into egg mixture. 7. Push chicken into pecan/breadcrumb mixture to coat. 8. Sautee chicken in melted butter on medium heat until chicken is done. 9. Serve chicken on bed of linguini, top with 1/4 cup of bourbon sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs for the best flavor and texture.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the bourbon-pecan mixture for at least 30 minutes helps to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat helps to prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make the sauce while the chicken is cooking: This will help to save time and ensure that the sauce is hot and ready to serve when the chicken is done.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

This bourbon-pecan chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will love.

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