Gussies's Fried Chicken With Pecan Honey Glaze Recipe

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Gussies's Fried Chicken With Pecan Honey Glaze
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry.
  2. Beat the eggs in a 9x13 dish.
  3. Lay the chicken pieces in the dish, and sprinkle with salt, pepper & garlic powder.
  4. Turn the chicken and season the other side, then slosh the chicken parts around in the egg until well coated.
  5. Put enough oil in cast iron pot or electric skillet to come just halfway up the sides of the chicken parts.
  6. Heat the oil until just smoking, about 375°F.
  7. Put the flour in a paper bag, add the chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat well.
  8. Remove the chicken with tongs and place it it in the hot oil.
  9. Cover the pan, leaving a crack for steam to escape, lower the heat to 325F for electric skillet and cook for 10 minutes.
  10. Turn the chicken with tongs, cover again (leaving the lid open a crack) and cook for 10 minutes longer.
  11. Very large pieces may need to be cooked longer.
  12. Drain the chicken on paper towels and transfer to platter.
  13. To make the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  14. Whisk in the honey until well blended.
  15. Bring to a simmer and add the pecans.
  16. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  17. Ladle the glaze over the hot fried chicken and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1477.98 Kcal (6188 kJ)
Calories from fat 968.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 107.6g 166%
Cholesterol 215.01mg 72%
Sodium 1243.15mg 52%
Potassium 738.58mg 16%
Total Carbs 99.73g 33%
Sugars 37.11g 148%
Dietary Fiber 11.73g 47%
Protein 39.79g 80%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 9.9mg 55%
Calcium 331.6mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 411.52 Kcal (1723 kJ)
Calories from fat 269.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.96g 166%
Cholesterol 59.87mg 72%
Sodium 346.14mg 52%
Potassium 205.65mg 16%
Total Carbs 27.77g 33%
Sugars 10.33g 148%
Dietary Fiber 3.27g 47%
Protein 11.08g 80%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 2.8mg 55%
Calcium 92.3mg 33%

* 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

  • 37.7
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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