Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Sage and Gruyere
- 4 whole chicken breasts
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 4 slices Gruyere
- 8 sage leaves
- 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
- Salt and pepper
- Place the chicken breast skin side down on a cutting board.
- Fold open the tenderloin and, with a small knife, cut a pocket into the chicken.
- Sprinkle the chopped garlic into the pocket.
- Place the sage leaves and Gruyere.
- Fold back the tenderloin.
- Lay the prosciutto flat on the cutting board.
- Place the breast on the prosciutto and wrap all the way around.
- Chill in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.
- Heat the grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium to high heat.
- Season the wrapped chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear until golden brown and finish cooking in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes.
- After removing from the oven, allow to sit for three minutes then serve.
- Makes 4 servings.
- THYME RICE PILAF 1 cup uncooked rice 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (can also use vegetable broth) 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 2 tsp butter 1/2 bunch fresh thyme 1/2 bay leaf 5 whole white peppercorns 1/4 cinnamon stick 2 whole cloves 1 clove garlic 1 piece of cheesecloth Place the peppercorns, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon stick in the cheesecloth and tie with butcher's string.
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the shallots, garlic and saute for one minute (no colour).
- Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with the butter.
- Add the chicken stock, thyme and spice bag (spices wrapped in cheesecloth).
- Cover with a lid and place in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for five minutes.
- Remove the spice bag and stalks of thyme.
- Season with salt, pepper and serve.
- Makes 8 servings.
- TRADITIONAL RATATOUILLE: French vegetable stew is making a comeback 1/2 cup diced red peppers 1/2 cup diced yellow peppers 1/2 cup diced green zucchini 1/2 cup diced eggplant 1/2 cup seeded and diced tomatoes 1/2 cup diced onion 2 tsp sliced garlic 1/4 cup roughly chopped thyme, rosemary and basil 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tbsp grapeseed oil Warm the grapeseed oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic and saute for one minute (no colour).
- Add the eggplant, zucchini, peppers and saute for another minute.
- Add the tomato paste.
- Continue cooking for one to two minutes to roast the tomato paste.
- Add the fresh tomatoes, herbs, tomato juice and chicken stock.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
- Makes 8 servings.
- Chef Jason Parsons
chicken breasts, prosciutto, gruyere, sage, garlic, grapeseed oil, salt
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/21382 (may not work)