Best Czech Stuffed Chicken Recipes

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CZECH STUFFED CHICKEN



Czech Stuffed Chicken image

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 loaf hallah or other soft white bread (about 8 ounces)
1 medium onion, diced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 6-pound roasting chicken with its liver
1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts, roasted, or 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 Granny Smith or other tart apple, peeled and chopped
Juice of 3 oranges (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Soak the bread briefly in lukewarm water and squeeze until dry.
  • Saute the onion in the oil until soft.
  • For those observing Jewish dietary laws, broil the liver first to remove the blood. Dice the liver, and add to the onions along with the mushrooms, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute until the mushrooms are soft. Add the bread, pine nuts or walnuts and apples, and mix well. Let cool.
  • Stuff filling into the neck and cavity of the chicken; sew or truss closed. Lightly sprinkle outside of the chicken with salt.
  • Place in a roasting pan, and bake in the oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is almost completely cooked. Pour the orange juice over the chicken, and continue cooking for another half-hour or until done.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 697, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1042 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS



Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Pockets image

With their creamy filling and delightful crispy crust, these elegant entrees are easy enough for weeknights, yet special enough for company, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute spinach in 2 teaspoons oil until spinach is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spreadable cheese, 2/3 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks., Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the pepper and remaining bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

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