Chicken Breast With Prosciutto And Quince Pasteimproved Version Food

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Simply fill a large bowl with 1 quart of warm water and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Stir to combine until most of the salt is absorbed. Add the chicken breasts and let them sit in the mixture to brine for 15 minutes. Or you can also also cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Remove the chicken breasts from the brine, rinse them with cold water, then pat them dry with some paper towels. (Again, though, if your chicken breasts are sold pre-brined in a sodium solution, skip this step.)
• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Wrap each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of prosciutto, so that the prosciutto covers most of the chicken.
• Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish. Brush the chicken breasts evenly with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter. Then season both sides of the chicken breasts with a quick pinch of salt and pepper, then lay the chicken back in a single layer in the baking dish.
• Bake for 18-20* minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. If you use a cooking thermometer to measure the temperature thickest part of the breast, it should be between 160-170°F. (The FDA recommends 165°F.)
• Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pan from the oven and loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, as the chicken is cooking, add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter to a small sauté pan, along with the garlic, sage and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté over medium-low for 6-8 minutes, or until the sage starts to get slightly crispy. Slowly add in the white wine, and simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
• Once the chicken and sauce are ready to go, spoon the sage-butter sauce evenly over the baked chicken breasts. Then serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges, sprinkled with optional garnishes if you'd like. (Feel free to make your serving as lemony as you'd like!)

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a small knife, make an incision in the top rounded end of a chicken breast, cutting through the center and to the ends without breaking the sides, to form a pocket for the stuffing.
• Combine the tomatoes, ricotta, walnuts, sage and egg yolk in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Using a spoon (or place the filling into a piping bag without a tip), stuff one of the chicken breasts with half of the ricotta mixture. Seal the cut end of the chicken closed using a toothpick. Repeat with the other chicken breast.
• Lay the prosciutto into 2 sheets (3 pieces each) and roll around each stuffed breast. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat the canola oil in a large, ovenproof saute pan until almost smoking. Sear the chicken breasts on the seam side of the prosciutto, then flip and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until the center of the chicken registers 160 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the pan, add the capers and shallots and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute to soften the shallots. Add the chicken stock and cook until reduced by half, then swirl in the butter. Add the parsley and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the chicken and serve with the sauce over the top.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 tablespoon of olive oil on a baking sheet, and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots, and cook until they turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook and stir an additional 2 minutes. Transfer the shallot mixture to a bowl. Mix in the goat cheese, dates, and basil; stir until well combined.
• With a sharp knife, cut a 1-inch long slit into the thick side of each chicken breast. Work your fingers into the slit, and expand the slit to form a pocket in the breast meat. With your fingers or a spoon, stuff each chicken breast with about 1/4 cup of the goat cheese mixture. Wipe off any cheese mixture from the outside of the chicken breast, and wrap each breast in a slice of prosciutto so that the pocket opening is covered. Place the chicken breasts, seam sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken meat is no longer pink and the prosciutto is browned and crisp, about 40 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over after 20 minutes.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH PROSCIUTTO AND QUINCE PASTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475f.
• Place a half a teaspoon of fennel seeds and 1/2 a tablespoon of quince paste on each chicken breast.
• Wrap 2 prosciutto slices around each chicken breast tucking underneath to hold secure.
• Place the halved leeks in the bottom of a baking dish and drizzle with a little olive oil and then sprinkle with pepper and salt.
• Pour the wine into the baking dish, then place the chicken breasts on top, tucking a bay leaf under each.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place chicken breasts on parchment paper. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Bake chicken for 15-25 minutes, depending on thickness and size of breasts. Chicken should be almost fully cooked before you wrap it but don't overcook.
• Remove pan from oven and wrap each breast in a slice of prosciutto, then drape a slice of provolone over the top.
• Place pan back in oven and bake for 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH PROSCIUTTO AND QUINCE PASTE(IMPROVED VERSION

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy pan, and cook the onion for about 20 minutes or until well softened and golden brown.
• Add the balsamic vinegar, sugar, chili powder and season with salt and pepper; cook for a further 5 minutes or until caremelised.
• Preheat the oven to 475f.
• Place half a teaspoon of fennel seeds and half a tablespoon of quince paste on each chicken fillet.
• Wrap 2 prosciutto slices around each fillet, tucking underneath.
• Pour the wine over the onions, place the wrapped fillets on top of them, then tuck a bay leaf under each.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

CRISPY PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Wrap each chicken thigh in one slice of prosciutto and place on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season and bake for 30 mins until crispy and cooked through. Meanwhile, put the lentils in a medium saucepan and gently warm through with the sundried tomatoes and half their oil. Spoon the warm lentils onto four plates and top with the chicken