MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH COUSCOUS
This is not a quick recipe to make but the results are outstanding. I've had someone tell me, who doesn't like spinach, that he can just eat the stuffing. That tells me something. It's worth it to make.
Provided by George Levinthal
Categories Chicken
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 36
Steps:
- 1. Combine first five seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Place each breast pieces in a plastic bag and pound until it's a uniform 1/4" thick. Brush infused oil on both sides of the chicken breasts and pat on the dry ingredients. Cover and set in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes
- 2. Sauté the spinach in 1 tbsp of the infused oil and 1/2 cup of chicken stock until just wilted. Drain and squeeze most of the moisture out. Sauté the garlic and shallots with 1 tbsp of infused olive oil in a small sauté pan until soft. In a medium bowl combine the remaining ingredients and add the spinach.
- 3. Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg. F
- 4. Remove from the chicken from the refrigerator and place on a flat surface. Depending upon the size of the breast put 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the stuffing on one side of each of the four pieces of chicken, lengthwise leaving a small amount to sprinkle on the chicken. Roll the chicken in the long direction and hold together with long tooth picks. Place in a 9" x 13" baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads about 160 deg. F. Check after about 15 minutes to make sure it's not getting dry. Remove toothpicks, slice in three to four pieces on the bias and serve over the couscous (recipe below).
- 5. Heat 1 tbsp infused oil in a 2 qt. pot and sauté the onions over medium heat until slightly soft. Add the pine nuts and continue to cook a couple more minutes until the pine nuts are slightly browned. Turn the heat to high and pour in the chicken stock and bring to a full boil. Add the couscous and the remaining ingredients, stir, cover and remove from the heat. Let sit for five minutes, fluff with a fork
- 6. Fill a 1 cup sized ramekin with the couscous for each of the servings and turn over onto the four plates. Arrange the chicken on top. Before serving, whisk together, yogurt, honey, lemon juice and zest and drizzle about 1 to 2 tbsp over the chicken and couscous. Sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley and serve.
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Kamran Javed
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves chicken. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was amazing.
Injaycee
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. The chicken was moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and delicious.
heshana hirantha
[email protected]This is one of the best chicken recipes I've ever tried. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was incredible.
Riley Reynolds
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The chicken was delicious and the stuffing was amazing.
Alleana Broughton
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful.
Martine Mutyaba
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious.
Buyani Mkhize
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The stuffing was flavorful and the couscous was cooked perfectly.
Makezley Maloney
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and delicious.
Ezeike Rita
[email protected]Delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful. The couscous was a nice touch.
Kashif Walton
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was packed with flavor. The couscous was a great way to add a bit of texture to the dish.
ryann giangola
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of stuffed chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of couscous.
Sarah 777
[email protected]This is my new go-to recipe for chicken! It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The stuffing is especially delicious, and it makes the chicken so moist and flavorful.
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[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the stuffing was bursting with flavor. The couscous was a great addition, and it helped to soak up all of the delicious juices.
Biplob Dabu
[email protected]Wow! This recipe exceeded my expectations. The chicken was moist and succulent, and the stuffing was incredibly flavorful. The couscous was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish came together beautifully.
Iqra Ishfaq
[email protected]This Mediterranean stuffed chicken breast with couscous was a delightful culinary adventure! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was a flavorful blend of spices, herbs, and couscous. The dish was a perfect balance of flavors and textur