LIP SMACKING CHICKEN PILLOWS

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The presentation and taste is that of a Very Fine Restaurant. Pamper your loved ones with these elegant pillows filled with flavor making them fit for a romantic Valentines evening. Served over a bed of fresh spinach or rice. Don't forget to remove the string or toothpicks.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, 5 cutlets sliced thin
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
dried basil, to taste
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted and divided in half (optional)
15 baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
5 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 1/2 ounces asiago cheese, cut into 5 strips
1 cup flour
1 egg, whisked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
fresh basil
fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Place one chicken breast cutlets between two pieces of clear plastic wrap; working from the center to the edges, pound the chicken lightly with a meat mallet, forming a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick; remove the plastic wrap.
  • Place all cutlets in a single layer on a work surface. Season both sides with salt, pepper, basil and cayenne.
  • Evenly distribute 1/2 the pine nuts (reserving 1/2 for garnish) on the cutlets, top with tomatoes, cheese and spinach leaves.
  • Roll up the chicken securing them up with string or tooth picks into bundles. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Coat each bundle with flour then dip into egg then back into flour.
  • Whisk the remaining flour (about 1-2 tablespoons) into 1/4 cup of the chicken stock and set aside.
  • In a large hot skillet cook chicken bundles in butter and oil 5-10 minutes turning until golden brown, adding additional butter if needed. Remove chicken and place in warm oven.
  • Place garlic in pan and saute for 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup white wine to the garlic to deglaze the pan. Add chicken stock and the flour/stock mixture. Whisk till smooth and thicken if to thick add additional stock. Simmering for 5 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from oven top with sauce and garnish with pine nuts and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.9, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 137, Sodium 228.3, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 34.8

Tendashe Musungo
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These chicken pillows were a little bland. I think I would add more seasoning to the breading next time.


Hammadmayo 84
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I'm not a fan of chicken pillows, but my kids loved them. They said they were crispy and delicious.


Jasmine Williams
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These chicken pillows were easy to make and tasted great! I loved the dipping sauce.


Rafi Tajdar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken pillows were perfect! They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


Silas Yakes
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These chicken pillows were a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter or oil to the breading next time.


Karina Crittendon
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken pillows always turn out crispy and delicious. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Odionyemfe Favour
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These chicken pillows were easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked perfectly. The breading was crispy and flavorful. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Golu Molu
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but these chicken pillows were delicious! The breading was crispy and the chicken was moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Suzi Shift
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These chicken pillows were a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was flavorful. I loved the dipping sauce too.


Dobirhusen
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My family loved these chicken pillows! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


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