ELEGANT STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

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This is an easy recipe, simple to make - wonderful for the family and elegant enough to serve for company. You can prepare it ahead, just wait to sprinkle on the crumbs until just befor popping it in the oven. Panko crumbs are best but you may sub fresh bread crumbs. You may double this recipe. You will not need to double the soy/honey glaze as there will be enough to paint the breasts

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 garlic cloves, smashed
4 ounces frozen spinach, chopped, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or a bit more)
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or less)
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
32 g Laughing Cow light swiss cheese (2 wedges)
pepper
4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs or 4 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • After defrosting and squeezing the spinach add the garlic & nutmeg, mix well, set aside.
  • In a small sauce pan mix together the Soy, honey, chili flakes and cornstarch heat to boiling. Set aside to cool.
  • Cut a pocket in each of the chicken breasts and place a wedge of cheese in it, add 2 oz of the spinach mixture, Sprinkle with pepper. Close the breast and place the breast on a lightly oiled oven proof pan.
  • Paint the top of the breasts with the soy/honey glaze, do not bother to paint under the breasts.
  • Sprinkle with the Panko crumbs.
  • Bake in 375F oven for apprx 25 minutes or until golden and breasts are cooked through.

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