TAPENADE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups pitted Kalamata or Nicoise olives
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped
2 anchovies, rinsed, dried and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced, zest finely chopped and juice set aside
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup pure olive oil, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons to saute chicken
8 chicken breasts, preferably boneless with skin
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the olives, garlic, capers, anchovies and lemon zest in food processor. Process until well mixed together. Stop machine and scrape down ingredients. Turn back on and drizzle in olive oil until a paste is formed. You should add enough oil to bind the mixture, but not too much so as to make it oily. Taste for seasoning. Add the lemon juice and process for a few more seconds. You might want to balance it with additional garlic, capers or anchovy, if desired. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gently loosen the skin of the chicken breasts, without removing it. Place the tapenade in a pastry bag or plastic bag with a corner snipped off, and squeeze about 1to 2 tablespoons of mixture under the skin of the chicken. Use your fingers to even it out under the skin. Heat the 2 to 3 tablespoons of pure olive oil in a non-stick saute pan over medium heat. When pan is hot, place the chicken breasts in, skin side down. Saute until golden brown. Turn them over and cook for no more than 1 minute. Remove to baking dish and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in oven and finish baking until tender and cooked, approximately 15 minutes. Remove the breasts from oven and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. May be ser

Tonda Christopher
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tapenade stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Norman Morris Ayamba
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the tapenade stuffing is always flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy meal.


Sanjay sharma Sanjay
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious and impressive dish. The chicken is moist and tender, and the tapenade stuffing is flavorful and savory. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy m


Jivan Kriu
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The tapenade stuffing is a unique and flavorful twist on a classic dish. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Connor Burrows
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the tapenade stuffing. I will definitely be making this dish again for future potlucks.


Geno Hayward
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This was my first time making tapenade stuffed chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the tapenade stuffing was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


okoye Comfort
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I'm not a big fan of tapenade, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The tapenade stuffing was actually very good and it complemented the chicken perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shirley Drybones
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tapenade stuffing was incredible. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Anwah Cupido
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it. The chicken was very flavorful and the tapenade stuffing was a nice touch. I would recommend this recipe to experienced cooks who are looking for a challenge.


Harmony Jesus
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was very disappointed with the results.


Op Emon
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This was a great recipe and very easy to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and tender, and the tapenade stuffing was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tast


Sanju K.c
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and my guests raved about it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the tapenade stuffing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties.


Azeem Haider
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The tapenade stuffed chicken was delicious! I especially liked the crispy skin on the chicken. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kiana Vasquez Garcia
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I tried this recipe and while it was good, I found the tapenade stuffing to be a bit too salty for my taste. Next time, I will reduce the amount of salt in the tapenade or use a different type of olive.


Karolina Stephens
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This tapenade stuffed chicken recipe was a fantastic success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tapenade stuffing was incredibly tasty. I highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for an easy and delicious meal.