Apricot And Cashew Stuffed Chicken Breast
- 4 large chicken breasts, skinless and boneless pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, chopped, divided
- 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 12 dried apricots, chopped
- 3 tablespoons almond meal (25 grams)
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Cut a deep pocket towards the tip through the side of each piece of chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Refrigerate until needed.
- In a pan saute the onions and half the cashews in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- When lightly coloured add parsley, apricots and almond meal, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Fill the chicken pieces, roll and close with toothpicks.
- Season well.
- Wipe out the pan; add oil and brown the chicken breasts on both sides. Do this in two batches if need be.
- Transfer to an oven dish and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cashews.
- Bake for 15 minutes until chicken is lightly browned, basting with the pan juices.
- Serve with vegetables or salad.
chicken breasts, onion, cashews, parsley, almond meal, butter, salt, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apricot-and-cashew-stuffed-chicken-breast-465308 (may not work)