Bourbon Pecan Chicken Recipe

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Bourbon Pecan Chicken
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Directions:

  1. For chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Wash inside cavity and outside of chicken and pat dry. Rub cavity with cut side of half a lemon and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Fill cavity with tarragon, rosemary, garlic cloves and onions. Truss and tie chicken.
  4. Pull up skin, press pecan bits into chicken breast and pull skin back into place. Make sure not to break skin.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of bourbon over chicken and place it on its side in oven.
  6. Roast for 20 minutes, turn to other side, add remaining bourbon, baste and roast another 20 minutes.
  7. Turn again, baste and roast for another 20 minutes Check to see if it is done.
  8. If not, cook to your liking, continue cooking but do not overcook.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 981.05 Kcal (4107 kJ)
Calories from fat 656.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 72.94g 112%
Cholesterol 306.11mg 102%
Sodium 244.5mg 10%
Potassium 840.12mg 18%
Total Carbs 8.72g 3%
Sugars 2.82g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 15%
Protein 64.74g 129%
Vitamin C 17.5mg 29%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 73.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 220.98 Kcal (925 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.43g 112%
Cholesterol 68.95mg 102%
Sodium 55.07mg 10%
Potassium 189.24mg 18%
Total Carbs 1.96g 3%
Sugars 0.64g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 15%
Protein 14.58g 129%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 29%
Iron 1mg 25%
Calcium 16.5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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