Creating Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken is straightforward. Follow these steps for a delicious meal:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
3. Sear Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat and add maple syrup, bourbon, and Dijon mustard. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Add Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans into the sauce, mixing well.
6. Combine and Bake: Return the chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
7. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
8. Rest Chicken: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute.
9. Serve: Drizzle additional sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

These steps will guide you in creating a dish that is not only flavorful but also visually appealing.