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Pecan Sticks

Pecan Sticks comes together with Kosher Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper, Flour, Spicy Cajun Style Chicken Seasoning, and Vegetable Oil. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Scrape/cut meat off bone on bottom 1/2 inch of each chicken drumstick to form small "handle." Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In large plastic zip-top bag, place ground pecans, flour and chicken seasoning.

3. 3

   Add chicken and shake to coat.

4. 4

   In large heavy over proof skillet, place oil over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add chicken and cook, turning to brown on all sides.

6. 6

   Cover and place skillet in 375-degree oven.

7. 7

   Cook 10 minutes; uncover, turn chicken and cook 10 minutes more, or until done.

8. 8

   Remove chicken to plate and keep warm.

9. 9

   To skillet, add collards and onion; stir-fry about 3 minutes over medium-high heat. In separate pan, bring chicken broth to a boil.

10. 10

    Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand 7 minutes; fluff with fork.

11. 11

    Stir couscous and bacon into collard mixture; cook 3 minutes more to heat through.

12. 12

    In small microwave-safe bowl, mix remaining 3 tablespoons of syrup and mustard.

13. 13

    Microwave on medium 1 minute.

14. 14

    To serve, place equal portions of couscous on each of 4 plates.

15. 15

    Arrange 2 chicken legs in center of each and drizzle with maple-mustard mixture.

16. 16

    Garnish with pecan pieces.