FIVE-JEWEL-RICE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH HOT SOUR SAUCE

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Here, the editors chose to feature a Chinese-inspired stuffed chicken breast, incorporating short-grain rice, like arborio -- which allows the stuffing to stay put. The five "jewels" of the stuffing are the rice itself, almonds, water chestnuts, scallions & garlic -- none of which requires a trip to a specialty market.;) Garnishing with sesame seeds is entirely optional (white and black) however, it makes a beautiful presence. CuisineatHome, Issue 79, February 2010.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2/3 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup dry arborio rice
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds, chopped
2 tablespoons diced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 oz each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
1/3 cup red plum jam
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste or 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF; coat a baking sheet or broiler pan with nonstick spray.
  • Bring broth to boil in a small saucepan over med-high heat; add rice.
  • Cover pan.
  • Reduce heat to low, simmer rice 20 minutes.
  • Remove rice from heat.
  • Stir in almonds, water chestnuts, scallions, garlic, salt & pepper.
  • Combine 2 T vinegar, 2 T hoisin sauce and 1 T sesame oil in small bowl.
  • Cut a pocket in each chicken breast with a pairing knife, being careful not to completely split the breast.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup mixture into each pocket.
  • Seal opening with a toothpick, if needed.
  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
  • Place chicken in pan, smooth side down; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • After browning one side of chicken in a skillet, flip it raw side down, onto a baking sheet to roast.
  • Baste chicken with hoisin mixture sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Roast chicken 20 minutes or until stuffing (not chicken) reaches 165ºF on an instant read thermometer.
  • Heat jam, 2 T vinegar, 1 T ketchup, and 1 tsp chili garlic paste or chili garlic sauce in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, whisking often; remove from heat.
  • Serve each chicken breasts with 2 T sauce, garlic green beans, sliced tomato salad and a nice bottle of wine.

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