Description
A vibrant and healthy savory dinner featuring lean chicken breasts stuffed with fresh botanical Honeycrisp apples, creamy brie cheese, and a glossy maple glaze reduction.
Ingredients
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2 boneless chicken breasts.
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1 Honeycrisp apple.
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1 wedge brie cheese.
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2 tbsp maple syrup.
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1 tsp Dijon mustard.
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1/4 tsp dried thyme.
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1 clove garlic.
Instructions
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Whisk together maple syrup Dijon mustard thyme and minced garlic for a professional-grade glaze base.
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Slice a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast then season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Sear the poultry in a hot skillet with olive oil for 3 minutes per side until a golden peak is reached.
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Fill the pockets with alternating slices of fresh fruit and brie cheese then secure the border with toothpicks.
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Brush the exterior surface with the maple glaze then bake at 400F for 22 minutes until cooked through.
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Rest for 5 minutes on a platter then slice and serve for a professional-grade social appetizer finish.
Notes
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Using toothpicks to seal the pocket opening is the secret to a professional-grade cheese containment for this Apple & Brie Chicken.
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Lean chicken breasts provide a sophisticated and protein-rich foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 22 mins.
- Category: Dinner.
- Method: Searing/Baking.
- Cuisine: American.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 stuffed breast.
- Calories: ~ 415 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 14 g.
- Sodium: ~ 380 mg.
- Fat: ~ 16 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 7 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 9 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 22 g.
- Fiber: ~ 2 g.
- Protein: ~ 42 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 115 mg.
Keywords: Chicken Recipes, Orchard Fruit, Cheese, Healthy Eating, Halal, American Food, Quick Meals, Easy Recipes, New York Style, 40 Minute Meals.