Name: Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup gluten-free flour; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tablespoons bourbon (Maker’s Mark recommended); 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup pecans (chopped); 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup); 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons gluten-free reduced-sodium Tamari (or soy sauce if not GF); 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)

Description

A delicious dish of chicken thighs coated in a sweet maple bourbon sauce, enhanced with crunchy pecans.

Ingredients

Scale

1–1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup gluten-free flour
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons bourbon (Maker’s Mark recommended)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup pecans (chopped)
3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons gluten-free reduced-sodium Tamari (or soy sauce if not GF)
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)

Instructions

Prep your chicken: Start by giving those chicken thighs a good rinse and pat them dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Flour it up: In a shallow dish, add the gluten-free flour. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour, coating evenly.
Heat the pan: Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering.
Sear the chicken: Place chicken thighs in the hot skillet and sear for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Make the sauce: Remove chicken and add the bourbon, chicken broth, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Tamari, and crushed rosemary to the pan.
Return the chicken: Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking for about 20-25 minutes.
Add pecans: Five minutes before serving, stir in the chopped pecans.
Serve it up: Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Consider pairing with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 325
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 415mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: chicken, maple syrup, bourbon, pecans, gluten-free