Original recipe 3/15/16
If you’re looking for a new recipe to try this one is delicious.
New Recipe!
When I see a recipe that appeals to me I cut or tear lol it out of a newspaper or magazine. I must have hundreds of them that I find appealing and want to make. This is one of them.
I had never used Manchego cheese (Spanish type mild and flavorful) so I gave in and bought the smallest piece the deli had. It is pricey. The pieces were all about 4 oz. and this recipe called for 2 oz. so we'll have the remainder with some of the ham and I'll make a ham and cheese sandwich later in the week. It is delicious!
I am away from my kitchen but I can cook almost anywhere if I have a bowl, dish and a pan or two. If they are not available I have been known to hit my local dollar store. Disposable and inexpensive sometimes when there aren't many options that store fits the bill so to speak.......They even have $1.00 can openers!!!
I'm having some knee issues so my leg/knee has given me a few limitations so I have asked hubby to step in and he did agree. This will be his FIRST attempt at an involved recipe.
Note: Fortunately the local grocery store had a sample of it and he loved it so he is going along to make it.
I will supervise. There is some prep. He hates prep but if I can I'll try to help a bit. The recipe is below and hopefully I can get a few good shots of him making this dish.
I adapted the recipe because I didn't have the spices and panko breadcrumbs. I substituted chili powder for the spices because that's what I had on hand.
To give the sauce a deeper depth I think what the recipe suggested is a good idea. Having said that we liked it with just the chili powder. I used a teaspoon of it.
3 T panko bread crumbs (I used regular unseasoned)
2 T butter
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 oz. Spanish Manchego cheese (it is expensive) so you may want to try another type(maybe taco type cheese)
1 medium granny smith apple
2 oz. Black Forest Ham, chopped
1 cup 100% apple juice
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. Chipotle seasoning
1 tsp. ground cumin
Note: I did not have either of the last two ingredients so I used chili powder to substitute.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place bread crumbs and 1 T butter cut into small pieces aside while butter softens
Cut a deep pocket into top of chicken breast, careful not to cut too deep but about several inches wide.
In a large fry pan place remaining 1 T butter and melt. Add chicken, cut side down; cook about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned.
Transfer chicken to baking sheet with cut side up. (set aside for chicken to cool about 5 minutes. Meanwhile cut cheese and apple into 1/4 in cubes; approximately 1/2 cup each; add to bread crumbs. Chop ham; stir into bread crumbs mixture until well blended.
Squeeze chicken slightly with tongs to open pocket; fill breasts with ham mixture, packing firmly and mounding any extra on top.
Bake approximately 12 to 14 minutes . depending on thickness of chicken. No pink should be seen in chicken.*** My chicken breasts were thick so my baking time was about 25 minutes.
Combine in same pan on low: apple juice, applesauce, seasoning and simmer 7 to 8 minutes stirring occasionally or until slightly thickened. Transfer chicken to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes to rest.
Pour sauce onto serving platter; slice chicken and arrange over sauce. Serve.
**I served this dish over a quinoa/ rice blend. You can use plain rice or a side salad. The ham and cheese added flavor and the apples were a nice touch. We liked it and I would definitely make it again.
If you’re looking for a new recipe to try this one is delicious.
New Recipe!
 |
When I see a recipe that appeals to me I cut or tear lol it out of a newspaper or magazine. I must have hundreds of them that I find appealing and want to make. This is one of them.
I had never used Manchego cheese (Spanish type mild and flavorful) so I gave in and bought the smallest piece the deli had. It is pricey. The pieces were all about 4 oz. and this recipe called for 2 oz. so we'll have the remainder with some of the ham and I'll make a ham and cheese sandwich later in the week. It is delicious!
I am away from my kitchen but I can cook almost anywhere if I have a bowl, dish and a pan or two. If they are not available I have been known to hit my local dollar store. Disposable and inexpensive sometimes when there aren't many options that store fits the bill so to speak.......They even have $1.00 can openers!!!
I'm having some knee issues so my leg/knee has given me a few limitations so I have asked hubby to step in and he did agree. This will be his FIRST attempt at an involved recipe.
Note: Fortunately the local grocery store had a sample of it and he loved it so he is going along to make it.
I will supervise. There is some prep. He hates prep but if I can I'll try to help a bit. The recipe is below and hopefully I can get a few good shots of him making this dish.
I adapted the recipe because I didn't have the spices and panko breadcrumbs. I substituted chili powder for the spices because that's what I had on hand.
To give the sauce a deeper depth I think what the recipe suggested is a good idea. Having said that we liked it with just the chili powder. I used a teaspoon of it.
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| The Sauce |
3 T panko bread crumbs (I used regular unseasoned)
2 T butter
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 oz. Spanish Manchego cheese (it is expensive) so you may want to try another type(maybe taco type cheese)
1 medium granny smith apple
2 oz. Black Forest Ham, chopped
1 cup 100% apple juice
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. Chipotle seasoning
1 tsp. ground cumin
Note: I did not have either of the last two ingredients so I used chili powder to substitute.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place bread crumbs and 1 T butter cut into small pieces aside while butter softens
Cut a deep pocket into top of chicken breast, careful not to cut too deep but about several inches wide.
In a large fry pan place remaining 1 T butter and melt. Add chicken, cut side down; cook about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned.
Transfer chicken to baking sheet with cut side up. (set aside for chicken to cool about 5 minutes. Meanwhile cut cheese and apple into 1/4 in cubes; approximately 1/2 cup each; add to bread crumbs. Chop ham; stir into bread crumbs mixture until well blended.
Squeeze chicken slightly with tongs to open pocket; fill breasts with ham mixture, packing firmly and mounding any extra on top.
Bake approximately 12 to 14 minutes . depending on thickness of chicken. No pink should be seen in chicken.*** My chicken breasts were thick so my baking time was about 25 minutes.
Combine in same pan on low: apple juice, applesauce, seasoning and simmer 7 to 8 minutes stirring occasionally or until slightly thickened. Transfer chicken to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes to rest.
Pour sauce onto serving platter; slice chicken and arrange over sauce. Serve.
**I served this dish over a quinoa/ rice blend. You can use plain rice or a side salad. The ham and cheese added flavor and the apples were a nice touch. We liked it and I would definitely make it again.
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