Honeyed Fig and Pecan Chicken Breast

In this post I am sharing the recipe for Honeyed Fig and Pecan Chicken Breast.

Do you love quick meal recipes? If you do then you’ll love this chicken breast recipe topped with fresh figs and pecans that have been sauteed with honey. It cooks up in fifteen minutes or less!

Y’all…I’m still enjoying those wonderful fresh figs that our neighbors gifted us and thinking of delicious ways to use them, like this chicken breast and a fig prosciutto flatbread. 

I had so many figs that I ended up freezing them in batches so they didn’t go to waste. 

If you’re bored with chicken give this sweet and savory dish a try. There’s a hint of Creole spice on the chicken and pairs so well with the honey glazed fig and pecans. 

I served this delicious chicken dish with a side salad for our supper. Quick, easy and delicious! Gotta love that.

Chicken Breast with Figs Recipe

How do you eat a fig? Fresh figs are delicious eaten raw and can be used a variety of ways in recipes, such as preserves or as an addition to savory recipes for a sweet balance.

Are there any benefits to eating pecans? Pecans are a great source of two minerals, manganese and copper, that boost metabolic rate.

How do you know when chicken is done? The internal temperature of properly cooked chicken should be 165°F (73°C). The time to reach that temperature will depend on the cut of chicken, size and cooking method.

Boneless chicken breast skillet recipe

To ensure this recipe cooks up quick, I prefer to use thin cut boneless chicken breast. The thin cut also seem to be the perfect size portions for us.

I must confess that Mr. Simply Southern was a bit skeptical about this dish until he tasted it. He thought it was delicious too. 

Chicken with Fresh Figs

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Honeyed Fig and Pecan Chicken Breast

A sweet and savory combination of Creole seasoned boneless chicken breast topped with sweet honey glazed figs and pecans

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 3 to 4 topped chicken breasts

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

• 1 tbs Peanut Oil or cooking oil of choice
• 1 lb Thin Cut Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Salt to taste
• Cracked Black Pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Creole Seasoning
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/4 c Chopped Pecans
• 1/2 c Fresh Figs chopped

Instructions

• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium and add cooking oil.
• Season the chicken breast on each side with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning then add to the skillet.
• Cook the chicken on each side, about 4 minutes per side for thin cut breast pieces. Cooking time may vary for thicker cuts.
• In a small non-stick skillet add the honey, figs and pecans and simmer over medium low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Top the chicken breasts with the honeyed fig and pecan mixture then serve.

Recommended Products

Nature Nate’s 100% Pure Raw & Unfiltered Honey; 16-oz. Squeeze Bottle; Certified Gluten Free and OU Kosher Certified; Enjoy Honey’s Balanced Flavors, Wholesome Benefits and Sweet Natural Goodness

Tramontina 80114/535DS Professional Aluminum Nonstick Restaurant Fry Pan, 10", Made in USA

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, Pre-Seasoned and Ready for Stove Top or Oven Use, 10.25", Black

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 499mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy this sweet and savory chicken dinner as much as we did. 

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You can also see this recipe shared at Weekend Potluck and Meal Plan Monday. 

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