Spiced And Fruit Stuffed Chicken Breasts Food

SWEET & SPICY STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the olive oil in a medium pan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and some seasoning, and fry until soft, about 8 mins. Add 1 tsp cinnamon and the garam masala, then heat for 2 more mins. Cover the bulgur wheat and sultanas with water and boil for about 5 mins until soft, then drain any excess water. Add to the onion mixture, then add the coriander and almonds. Check seasoning.
• Cut each chicken breast open so that it is flat like a book. Divide the stuffing between them and fold the top over. Rub the skins with a pinch of cinnamon. Place tightly packed into a small baking dish and bake for 25 mins. Serve the chicken with the rest of the mix alongside, with some green beans or a wintery veg salad.

SPICED AND FRUIT-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• 1 For the chicken: Combine the dried fruit, bread crumbs, pine nuts, 2 tablespoons of the oil and half of the parsley in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times to combine
• 2 Transfer to a medium bowl
• 3 Combine the salt, cumin, black pepper, coriander and cinnamon in a small bowl to form a spice mix
• 4 Cover the work surface with a large piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper; place the chicken on it
• 5 Starting on one side of each chicken breast half, make a horizontal slice, cutting almost all the way through; open the chicken like a book
• 6 Lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the butterflied breast and gently pound with a mallet, flattening it evenly to less than 1/2 inch
• 7 Sprinkle the insides of the chicken breast halves using half of the spice mix and then top each with a few tablespoons of the dried fruit mixture
• 8 Fold each breast over and secure with a toothpick
• 9 Sprinkle the outsides of the breasts with the remaining spice mix
• 10 Wrap well and refrigerate until ready to cook
• 11 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
• 12 Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil
• 13 Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers (about 1 1/2 minutes)
• 14 Add 4 of the stuffed chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, until they have browned on the bottom and release easily from the skillet
• 15 Turn them over and cook for about 2 minutes, until the second sides have lightly browned
• 16 Transfer to the prepared baking sheet
• 17 Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet; when it is shimmering, add the remaining chicken and repeat the cooking process
• 18 Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to the lined baking sheet; cover loosely and set aside
• 19 For the sauce: Carefully discard as much oil from the skillet as possible
• 20 Set the skillet over high heat; add the cider, broth and vinegar, which will deglaze the skillet
• 21 Use a wooden spoon to dislodge any browned bits and incorporate them into the sauce; cook for about 5 minutes, until the mixture reduces to about 1/2 cup (stay close to the pan toward the end of cooking to avoid scorching)
• 22 Remove from the heat
• 23 To assemble: Fifteen minutes before you are ready to serve, transfer the stuffed, seared chicken breasts to the oven; roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until they are firm to the touch and just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest piece should register 165 degrees)
• 24 Let cool for few minutes, then transfer the chicken to a platter and drizzle with the pan sauce
• 25 Sprinkle with the remaining parsley

SPICY BUFFALO STYLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff 1/4 of the blue cheese into each breast. Secure the openings with toothpicks and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a nonstick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken on both sides until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Put the chicken into the oven until it is cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• In a small pot, add the butter, hot sauce, and white vinegar and cook over medium heat until bubbling. Pour half the sauce over the hot chicken and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove the toothpicks and serve with extra sauce garnished with sliced celery.

SWEET & SPICY STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium pan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and some seasoning and fry until soft, about 8 minutes.
• Add 1 tsp cinnamon and the garam masala the heat for 2 more minutes.
• Cover the bulgar wheat and sultanas with water and boil for about 5 mins until soft then drain. Add to the onion mixture and add the cilantro and almonds.
• Cut each chicken breast open so that it is flat like a book.
• Divide the stuffing between them and fold the top over. Rub the skins with a pinch of cinnamon.
• Place tightly packed into a small baking dish and bake for 25 minutes
• Serve the chicken with any leftover mix alongside, with some green beans.

SPICY KALE AND CORN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kale, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the kale is softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly, and then stir in the cheese.
• Insert a thin paring knife into the thickest part of the chicken breast and cut down the side to make a 3-inch pocket. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Then evenly stuff with the kale mixture.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Rub the chicken breasts with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with a total of 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add all 4 chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Then lower heat to medium. Continue cooking, turning once halfway through, until just cooked through, about 14 minutes more. Insert a small paring knife into the top of the chicken to test for doneness. If any pink areas remain, cover the skillet and continue to cook until opaque.
• Transfer the chicken and any bits of filling that fell into the skillet onto 4 plates. Stir the broth and flour together in a small bowl and then add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken.

SPICY STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Put the mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, chili pepper, lime juice and 1 cup of the spinach in a food processor. Process until is it almost a paste.
• Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Cut a pocket in each. Put one quarter of the paste in each breast. Hold closed with toothpicks, broken in half. If you are not cooking them immediately, place the stuffed chicken breasts in a container and store in the refrigerator.
• Place flour on a plate. Before flouring each chicken breast sprinkle a 1/4 of the chili powder and 1/4 of the lemon pepper on the top of the flour. Gently coat each side of the chicken breasts with the flour and spices.
• Heat 2 T of the olive oil in a large frying pan and cook chicken breasts at medium heat on the first side for about 8 minutes. Remove toothpicks before turning.
• Just before turning chicken, place 1 T each of olive oil, orange juice and lime juice in a pan. Add spinach and cook until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
• Also just before turning chicken, place the water and 2 t of olive oil in a small pot. Bring to a boil, add couscous and cover. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Cook chicken on the second side for 8 to 10 minutes.
• All three parts should be finished at about the same time. Place 1/4 of the spinach, 1/4 of the couscous, and 1 chicken breast on each plate and serve.

FRUIT-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine the apricots, cranberries and plums; place half on each chicken breast. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks Place seam side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish., In a saucepan, combine preserves and lemon juice. Cook and stir for 5 minutes over medium heat; pour half over the chicken. Keep the remaining sauce warm. , Bake the chicken, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until juices run clear. Serve with warm sauce.