Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Biltmore Pecan Chicken

I got this recipe from my Mom awhile ago but have just got around to trying it. I should have made it sooner--it is FANTASTIC!!!! I am not kidding this is amazing! I made it last night when my cute (claims-he's -allergic -to- pecans) husband was out of town and the boys and I LOVED it!! I had to share a plate with one of my cooking buddy neighbors--she loved it too. It is very rich--a special occasion dish. This recipe would be perfect for a dinner party--it has the "WOW" factor! (I halved the recipe)
Biltmore Pecan Chicken

24 chicken tenders
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup butter -- melted
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Sauce:
2 tbsps Dijon mustard
16 ozs sour cream

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place on a greased jelly roll pan. Combine butter and 1/4 cup of the mustard; stir well. Pour over chicken;spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over top. Bake, uncovered, 375 for 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken to a serving platter, reserving drippings in dish; keep warm.
Combine remaining 2 tbsp. mustard, pan drippings, sour cream in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring often.

To serve, pour sauce over chicken. Serves 8.

5 comments:

  1. I've heard a lot of good things about this recipe...I can't wait to try it!

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  2. I was chuckling at your post, because believe it or not my husband "claims" he is allergic to pecans too (it has yet to be substantiated). But this looks delicious and I might have to try it, also, when he is out of town next week.

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  3. Mmmm, this looks delicious! My husband has a wierd thing with nuts too. What's with these guys!!!??

    I look forward to trying this soon!

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  4. I made this for dinner tonight and it was very tasty! Thanks for the recipe. :) It looks like your sauce is thicker than mine turned out, and it made me wonder if you cut out some of the butter when you made it? If you thought it still tasted great, then I'll try cutting down on some of the butter next time.

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  5. Oh, I love this recipe... and i had forgotten about it. I think mom made it for someone's birthday last year. Yummy.

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