Y’all, let me tell you about a mouthwatering Texas treat that’ll have your family fighting over the last bite! This Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Honey Butter Sauce is what dreams are made of, and honey, it’s about to become your new favorite recipe.
Listen up, because this recipe is a game-changer that combines our beloved Texas pecans with juicy chicken and a sauce that’s literally to die for. Trust your girl on this one!
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 4 chicken breasts
– 2 cups crushed pecans
– 1 cup buttermilk (the real deal, not that low-fat nonsense)
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup flour
– Your favorite Cajun seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
For that heavenly honey butter sauce:
– 1/2 cup butter (yes, real butter, we’re not counting calories today!)
– 1/4 cup honey
– 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. Start by soaking those chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 2 hours. (I usually do this in the morning while I’m getting my coffee fix)
1. Mix your eggs in a shallow bowl, and in separate bowls, prepare your flour mixture and crushed pecans.
1. Season that flour like you mean it! Add generous amounts of Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
1. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then press it into those crushed pecans. Make sure it’s well-coated, sugar!
1. Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each piece for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
For the sauce (this is where the magic happens):
1. Melt that butter in a small saucepan
2. Whisk in honey, Dijon, and garlic powder
3. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it’s smooth and glossy
Serve that beautiful chicken drizzled with the honey butter sauce, and watch everyone’s eyes light up! I like to pair this with some roasted green beans and garlic mashed potatoes.
Y’all, this recipe is easier than line dancing at your local honky-tonk, but it looks fancy enough to serve at Sunday dinner with the in-laws!
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And between us girls (and guys), this recipe pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine… but you didn’t hear that from me! 😉 Now get in that kitchen and make some magic happen! Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends – sharing is caring, after all!
