Description
A stunning dish featuring tender chicken stuffed with brie cheese and tart cranberries, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 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 and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the fresh cranberries to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the cranberry mixture from the heat and set it aside to cool.
- Cut a pocket in the center of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with equal amounts of the brie cheese pieces.
- Spoon a portion of the cooled cranberry mixture into each chicken breast, over the brie cheese.
- Secure the opening of each chicken breast with toothpicks.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While searing, combine the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and spread the panko mixture over the top of each chicken breast.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking. Feel free to experiment with other cheeses or fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American