Impressive Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken
A stunning chicken dish filled with melted brie cheese and a sweet cranberry mixture, perfect for impressing guests or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries Use fresh for the best flavor.
- 1/4 cup honey Adjust sweetness to preference.
- 1/4 cup orange juice Freshly squeezed is ideal.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed Cut into small pieces.
For the chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut pockets for stuffing.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking cranberries.
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs For topping.
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted To mix with panko.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add fresh cranberries and cook, stirring gently, until they soften and burst, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice through completely.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with brie cheese pieces and a portion of the cranberry mixture.
- Secure the openings with toothpicks.
Cooking
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear each stuffed chicken breast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Mix melted butter with panko breadcrumbs in a bowl and spread evenly over the top of each stuffed chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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Notes
Brining the chicken can enhance juiciness. Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Searing the chicken adds crucial flavor to the dish.