Chicken Melba Stuffed Chicken With Peaches And Brie Recipes

BAKED CHICKEN WITH PEACHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Place chicken in the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Place peach slices over chicken, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, ginger, cloves, and lemon juice.
• Bake for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven, basting often with juices, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

CHICKEN AND PEACHES

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet with the butter over medium heat. Add the peaches and the juice of 1/2 lemon, and cook until tender and lightly golden, 10 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• While the peaches cook, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Cut the chicken breasts in half across the center of each breast to make 4 equal portions. Add the chicken breasts and thighs to the pan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes, then remove to a plate and cover with foil.
• Drizzle the pan with the remaining extra-virgin olive oil, half a turn of the pan. Add the chopped shallot, and the ginger, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, the preserves, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce and season with black pepper, to taste. Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes to thicken. Arrange the chicken and peaches on a platter and douse with peach sauce. Portions are 1 piece of light meat and 1 thigh per person.

CHICKEN MELBA (STUFFED CHICKEN WITH PEACHES AND BRIE)

Steps:

• RASPBERRY COULIS: Puree raspberries in a food processor.
• Strain.
• Discard pulp and seeds.
• Using 3 cups of the raspberry juice, mix the cornstarch, sherry and sugar together.
• Heat slowly until sauce thickens.
• Set aside.
• CHICKEN MELBA: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pound each breast flat.
• Top with peach slices and cheese.
• Roll to fill the breast, secure with toothpicks if needed.
• Place on a greased sheet and brush chicken with butter.
• Place in oven and bake 15 minutes.
• Pour heavy cream into Raspberry Coulis and simmer 5 minutes.
• Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEARS AND BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F degrees.
• Slice a pocket into the side of the chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket for stuffing.
• Season the inside and outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat a skillet of medium heat, add the oil, onions and proscuitto; saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sage and pear, season with a pinch of salt and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent.
• Remove from heat, and add the arugula. Set aside to cool a few minutes.
• Divide the stuffing and fill each breast with the pear filling and brie. Cut cooking twine and tie the chicken breast closed with 3 pieces for each.
• Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Carefully sear the outside of the chicken on all sides except where the stuffing is until golden brown.
• Set the chicken cut side up and place the skillet in the oven (if you don't have an oven-proof skillet place in a baking pan). Cover the skillet tightly with foil and cook 23 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• To serve, cut each breast in half and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with some of the reserved glaze. Transfer to a serving platter; keep warm., Grill peaches cut side down for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning and basting every 2 minutes with remaining glaze. Serve with chicken.

PRUNE AND BRIE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add shallots and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until very soft, stirring frequently. Add Amazin Diced Prunes and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Make a horizontal slit in each chicken breast to form a large pocket. Place equal amounts of onion mixture and a piece of cheese inside each breast and secure with toothpicks; season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken in remaining butter on both sides. Tent with foil and cook for 10 minutes over low heat, turning once or twice.
• Stir together preserves and vinegar and pour over chicken. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened. Remove toothpicks and top with snipped fresh basil.