PAPAYA-STUFFED CHICKEN AND BASMATI RICE
My husband came up with this recipe to serve for Valentine's Day. The basmati rice flavor melds perfectly with the fruity sauce.
Provided by Sola
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Lay a chicken breast flat onto your work surface. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a pocket in the chicken breast through a 2 inch slit in the side. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Place the slices into the pocket of each chicken breasts, then sprinkle papaya slices with cinnamon to taste. Dip the chicken breast halves one at a time into the melted margarine, then the cracker crumbs.
- Heat 1 tablespoons of margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 10 minutes. Place browned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, then flip each chicken breast. Continue baking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of margarine in the same skillet used to brown the chicken over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the orange juice, pineapple, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced, about 30 minutes. Reduce the heat once more to low and continue simmering until the sauce is thickened. Serve the chicken breasts over the rice with the pineapple sauce spooned on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.6 calories, Carbohydrate 95.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 814 mg, Sugar 22.8 g
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[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of the sweet papaya and the savory chicken and rice. I would definitely make this dish again.
CL L3O
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The papaya added a nice sweetness to the dish, and the spices were well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.
Blendi B
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a big hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The papaya added a nice sweetness to the dish, and the spices were just right. We will definitely be making this again.
Usha 123
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The papaya added a nice sweetness to the dish, and the spices were well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.
Latonia Hemmingway
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The papaya added a nice tropical flavor to the dish, and the spices were just right. I would definitely make this again.
andrew mascargay
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked. The papaya added a nice sweetness to the dish, and the spices were well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.
John Emma
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. The papaya added a nice sweetness to the dish, and the spices were spot-on. I will definitely be making this again.
Sherihan Saeed
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe! The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the papaya added a nice tropical flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Antosh Ale
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The papaya added a nice sweetness to the dish, and the spices were perfectly balanced. We will definitely be makin
J√∫lia Fideles
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of the sweet papaya and the savory chicken and rice, and the spices added a nice kick. I would definitely make this dish ag