MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH COUSCOUS
This is not a quick recipe to make but the results are outstanding. I've had someone tell me, who doesn't like spinach, that he can just eat the stuffing. That tells me something. It's worth it to make.
Provided by George Levinthal
Categories Chicken
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 36
Steps:
- 1. Combine first five seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Place each breast pieces in a plastic bag and pound until it's a uniform 1/4" thick. Brush infused oil on both sides of the chicken breasts and pat on the dry ingredients. Cover and set in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes
- 2. Sauté the spinach in 1 tbsp of the infused oil and 1/2 cup of chicken stock until just wilted. Drain and squeeze most of the moisture out. Sauté the garlic and shallots with 1 tbsp of infused olive oil in a small sauté pan until soft. In a medium bowl combine the remaining ingredients and add the spinach.
- 3. Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg. F
- 4. Remove from the chicken from the refrigerator and place on a flat surface. Depending upon the size of the breast put 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the stuffing on one side of each of the four pieces of chicken, lengthwise leaving a small amount to sprinkle on the chicken. Roll the chicken in the long direction and hold together with long tooth picks. Place in a 9" x 13" baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads about 160 deg. F. Check after about 15 minutes to make sure it's not getting dry. Remove toothpicks, slice in three to four pieces on the bias and serve over the couscous (recipe below).
- 5. Heat 1 tbsp infused oil in a 2 qt. pot and sauté the onions over medium heat until slightly soft. Add the pine nuts and continue to cook a couple more minutes until the pine nuts are slightly browned. Turn the heat to high and pour in the chicken stock and bring to a full boil. Add the couscous and the remaining ingredients, stir, cover and remove from the heat. Let sit for five minutes, fluff with a fork
- 6. Fill a 1 cup sized ramekin with the couscous for each of the servings and turn over onto the four plates. Arrange the chicken on top. Before serving, whisk together, yogurt, honey, lemon juice and zest and drizzle about 1 to 2 tbsp over the chicken and couscous. Sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley and serve.
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onwkaeze chijioke
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.
Polar Bear
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the chicken was tough and the stuffing was mushy. I will not be making this recipe again.
Jennifer Madden
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the stuffing was bland. I will not be making this again.
Aeyonna Alford
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste, but the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again, but I will simplify the recipe a bit.
Joyanty Bijoy
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.
Bijay Gupta
[email protected]This was my first time making stuffed chicken breasts and they turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ss gamer
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Ernest Dompreh
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Busisiwe ZaMoKuHLeH
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mia Whiteway
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again and again.
John Ferrick
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the chicken was tough and the stuffing was mushy. I will not be making this recipe again.
Margaret Pilago
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. The chicken was good, but the stuffing was a bit bland.
Wayne Adrian
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious. I would recommend using a brining solution for the chicken next time.
Zhenique Lynch
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. We will definitely be making this again.
Stuart Regan
[email protected]This was an easy and flavorful recipe. The chicken was juicy and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jone ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly delicious! The stuffing was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Jerry Maggit
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The chicken was succulent and the stuffing was bursting with flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
Eric Foerschler
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was packed with herbs and spices. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mediterranean meal.
Anthony Hodges
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mandi Semane
[email protected]This Mediterranean stuffed chicken breast with couscous was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, while the stuffing was flavorful and aromatic. The combination of spices and herbs was perfect, and the couscous added a nice nutty fla