APRICOT AND CASHEW STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

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Make and share this Apricot and Cashew Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large chicken breasts, skinless and boneless pieces
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup raw cashews, chopped, divided
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
12 dried apricots, chopped
3 tablespoons almond meal (25 grams)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Cut a deep pocket towards the tip through the side of each piece of chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • In a pan sauté the onions and half the cashews in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • When lightly coloured add parsley, apricots and almond meal, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Fill the chicken pieces, roll and close with toothpicks.
  • Season well.
  • Wipe out the pan; add oil and brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Do this in two batches if need be.
  • Transfer to an oven dish and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cashews.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until chicken is lightly browned, basting with the pan juices.
  • Serve with vegetables or salad.

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