Pan Roasted Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach and Dates
Ingredients:
2/3 C Dried dates
2/3 C Dry white wine
4 ea 8oz Boneless chicken breasts
1/4 C Spice Union Garam Masala Spice Blend
3 Tbsp Coconut oil
1/3 C All-purpose flour
1 Tbsp Olive oil
4 C Fresh baby spinach leaves- washed & destemmed
1/2 C Onion- thin sliced
2 Tbsp Fresh garlic- minced
2/3 C Chicken stock
3 Tbsp Cold butter
Hydrate the dates:
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Place the dates in a small stainless steel bowl.
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Add the dry white wine to the dates and toss to coat.
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Allow the dates to hydrate in the wine for at least 3 hours; tossing every hour.
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Remove the dates from the wine and reserve the wine for later.
Prepare the stuffing:
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Preheat a large sauté pan to medium high heat.
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Add the olive oil to the sauté pan and heat until shimmering.
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Add the onions to the sauté pan and cook until translucent.
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Add the garlic and dates to the sauté pan and toss to coat.
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Add the spinach to the sauté pan, toss to coat and immediately cover the sauté pan.
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Allow the spinach to cook for 1 minute.
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Remove the spinach mixture from the sauté pan and set aside until needed.
Prepare the chicken:
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Using a boning knife, make a cut into the side of each chicken breast; creating a pocket.
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Season the inside and outside of the chicken breasts with Spice Union Garam Masala Spice Blend.
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Place 1/4 of the spinach mixture inside each chicken breast.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F.
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Preheat a large oven safe sauté pan to medium heat.
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Add the coconut oil to the sauté pan and heat until the oil is shimmering.
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Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour and place into the sauté pan.
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Sauté the chicken breasts for about 90 seconds on all sides or until golden brown.
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Place the sauté pan with the chicken into the oven for 6-9 minutes.
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Remove the sauté pan from the oven and remove the chicken breasts from the pan.
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Place the sauté pan back onto the stove on medium high heat.
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Add the reserved white wine and chicken stock to the sauté pan and reduce to about 1/2 C.
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Shut off the flame under the sauté pan and allow to cool for 2 minutes.
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Swirl the cold butter into the wine reduction to create the pan sauce.
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Plate the stuffed chicken breasts with the pan sauce spooned over the top.