Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic comfort food with Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken. This quick and easy dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a rich, sweet sauce made from pure maple syrup and crunchy pecans. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it requires only one skillet for cooking, making cleanup a breeze. In just 20 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this flavorful and nutritious meal that pairs beautifully with grains or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1–1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free reduced-sodium tamari
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
Instructions
- Season gluten-free flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken thigh in the mixture and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine chicken broth, maple syrup, chopped pecans, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, tamari, and rosemary; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover loosely with foil, and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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