Roasted Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Capers
- 5 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced with 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Season 4 of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and lay them boned-side up on a plate.
- In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over moderate heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Cut the remaining chicken thigh into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a mini food processor.
- Add the egg white and pulse 12 to 15 times, until the chicken begins to form a ball.
- Scrape into a small bowl and add the sauteed onion and garlic and the bread crumbs and parsley; mix well.
- Using lightly moistened hands, spread one fourth of the stuffing on each seasoned chicken thigh to within 1/2 inch of the edge of the meat.
- Gently roll up the thighs; the stuffing should hold the rolls together.
- In a medium, nonstick, ovenproof skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over moderate heat.
- Add the stuffed chicken thighs, cover and cook until well-browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the thighs and cook until browned on the second side, about 2 minutes longer.
- Sprinkle the capers around the chicken and roast uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until a thermometer inserted in the center of the thighs registers 150.
- Transfer the chicken and capers to plates and serve.
skinless, salt, unsalted butter, olive oil, red onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, flatleaf parsley, capers
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/november-2007-roasted-stuffed-chicken-thigh-with-capers (may not work)