CHICKEN JUBILEE

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I made this a very long time ago, and remember everyone really liked it! If you make this, please becareful when you prepare to flambe'. It is really neat when you have company and look like a real chef performing!! Practice ladies and gents...practice.....:) You could also serve a flambe dessert after. Well....you have...

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 small chicken breasts, boned and skinned
1 can(s) pineapple slices, 20 ounce
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 c finely chopped, cooked ham
2 Tbsp chopped onion
1/4 tsp chopped ginger
1/4 c medium crushed saltines
1/4 c butter or margarine
3/4 c chicken broth
2 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 can(s) (8 3/4 oz) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1/4 c brandy (cognac)

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken pieces, boned side up, on cutting board. Working from center out, pound chicken lightly to make cutlets about 1/4 inch thick. Drain pineapple slices, reserving 1/2 cup syrup. Dice 4 pineapple slices and cook in 2 tablespoons butter with ham and onion. Add ginger and crushed saltines to the mixture; mix well.
  • 2. Divide stuffing evenly among chicken breasts. Tuck in sides of each and roll up as for jelly roll. Skewer or tie. In skillet, brown chicken slowly in 1/4 cup butter. Add chicken broth, vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Mix cornstarch with reserved 1/2 cup pineapple syrup. Stir into sauce in skillet. Cook, uncovered. till chicken is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove to serving dish.
  • 3. Brown remaining pineapple slices lightly in small amount of butter. Add fruits to chicken. Pour sauce into heatproof dish. Heat brandy; pour over sauce. Ignite at table. Spoon flaming sauce over chicken.
  • 4. Makes 6 servings.

TAYYAB Malik
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This was my first time making chicken jubilee and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amadou Maxc
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I've tried many chicken jubilee recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Babatunde Adeniyi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Emily poopsical
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The chicken came out perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Mon
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce.


Ziad Brika
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Abresh man Love
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.