Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
These aromatic stuffed chicken breasts are a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Sweet sultanas, fragrant spices, and nutty bulgur wheat come together to create a delicious filling that perfectly complements the tender chicken. This dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your dinner guests or make a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve alongside some vibrant green beans or a crisp winter vegetable salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion , thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves , chopped
- knob of fresh root ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon , plus a pinch extra
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 100g bulghar wheat
- 25g sultanas
- 20g pack coriander , leaves roughly chopped
- 50g toasted flaked almonds
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the olive oil in a medium pan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and some seasoning, and fry until soft, about 8 mins. Add 1 tsp cinnamon and the garam masala, then heat for 2 more mins. Cover the bulgur wheat and sultanas with water and boil for about 5 mins until soft, then drain any excess water. Add to the onion mixture, then add the coriander and almonds. Check seasoning.
- Cut each chicken breast open so that it is flat like a book. Divide the stuffing between them and fold the top over. Rub the skins with a pinch of cinnamon. Place tightly packed into a small baking dish and bake for 25 mins. Serve the chicken with the rest of the mix alongside, with some green beans or a wintery veg salad.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 419 calories
- Fat Content: 17 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 31 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 37 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.55 milligram of sodium
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