Sweet Hot Pecan Chicken Recipe
Southern-style fried chicken breast, sweet hot pecan sauce, roasted garlic mash
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sweet Hot Pecan Sauce
Roasted Garlic Mash
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Set aside.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly. Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil and fry for about 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Sweet Hot Pecan Sauce Preparation
- 4
Toast the Pecans
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecan halves for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 5
Roasted Garlic Mash Preparation
- 6
Roast the Garlic
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the garlic cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft. Allow to cool, then squeeze the garlic out of the skins.
- 7
- 8
Mash the Potatoes
In a large bowl, combine the boiled potatoes, roasted garlic, butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
