GUAVA-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED MANGO

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Guava-Stuffed Chicken with Caramelized Mango image

Provided by Norma Shirley

Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Marinate     Sauté     Cream Cheese     Lemon     Mango     Spinach     White Wine     Summer     Guava     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
6 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons guava paste* (about 1 1/2 ounces)
2 1/2 ounces fresh spinach leaves, chopped (2 cups loosely packed)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 large mango, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken breasts; turn to coat. Cover chicken breasts and chill 3 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Whisk cream cheese and guava paste in medium bowl to blend. Stir in spinach. Cover and chill to firm slightly, at least 2 hours. Transfer to pastry bag.
  • Remove 1 chicken breast from marinade, scraping excess marinade back into bowl. Insert small sharp knife into 1 side of chicken breast; move knife in arc to create large pocket, keeping opening about 1 1/2 inches long. Repeat with remaining chicken. Pipe filling through openings in chicken breasts to fill pockets. Close openings with metal turkey pins or toothpicks. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Add 3 chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook chicken until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Transfer any juices from 1 skillet into second skillet. Add wine and broth to second skillet. Bring to boil. Add chicken breasts to wine mixture in skillet. Cover skillet; reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, basting occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to work surface; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mango slices and sauté until brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Slice chicken diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange chicken on platter. Boil juices in skillet until slightly thickened and sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over chicken and surround with mango.
  • *A firm block of concentrated fruit available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and at cafecubano.com.

Hussaib Alam
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I'd give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars.


mckin ybarra
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I'm not sure I would make this again, but it was interesting to try something new.


abdullah yameen
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Idalise Jacob
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I'm making this again tonight!


Yanelis Flores
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Delicious!


Vigilance Sisya
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Wow!


Boneni Manana
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Jayed The bot
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I had some trouble finding guava, but I'm glad I persevered. This dish was worth the effort.


Jay Collier
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked well, and the presentation was beautiful.


Mines Yours
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible.


Denzel Oosthuizen
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This is one of the most unique and delicious chicken dishes I've ever had. The guava stuffing and caramelized mango were amazing together.


melusi zungu
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I'm not usually a fan of guava, but this dish changed my mind. The sweetness of the guava paired perfectly with the savory chicken and tangy mango.


Shawal Ahmad
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This guava stuffed chicken with caramelized mango was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.