Honey-Mustard Pecan Chicken Thighs

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

We love anything honey-mustard. This is great way to prepare chicken thighs. Needs to marinate for 2 hours.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3/4 cup honey, divided
• 3/4 cup Dijon mustard, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Directions:

1. Place chicken thighs in a shallow dish.
2. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, cayenne, and dried thyme; sprinkle evenly over the chicken thighs.
3. In another bowl, add 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup mustard, and garlic; stir to combine; pour mixture over the chicken.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Take chicken out of marinade and discard marinade.
6. Dredge chicken in pecans then place chicken on a lightly greased rack in a foil lined broiler pan.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until chicken is done.
8. In a small bowl, combine the remaining honey, the remaining mustard, and the curry.
9. Serve the sauce with the chicken.

Reviews

[Soup Queen]

I thought we would really like this, but it just didn't do it for us. There were too many competing flavors. It was okay, but I wouldn't make it again.

[TJ Musgrove]

We love pecans, so this recipe fits well into my collection. The honey mustard and curry add just that flavorful touch such that I would serve this at a small dinner party with no apologies for serving chicken thighs.

[eatinfool]

This was sooo good, and easy, I can't wait to make again. Only changes were putting the pecans through my mini Cuisinart food processor to make fine crumbs and added a little half-n-half to sauce just to lighten the flavor and consistancy. Thank you for recipe - it is wonderful!