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Leek And Herb Stuffed Pecan Crusted Chicken Breasts

Seasoned chopped pecan and breadcrumb crusted chicken breasts stuffed with leeks, thyme, and rosemary. Chicken is baked to a golden crispy outside. A very impressive dinner party dish that fills the house with an amazing aroma.

Ingredients -

3 medium Leeks (white and light green portions only), cleaned and chopped
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Dried Rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves

Crust:
1/4 cup finely chopped Pecans
1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Dried Rosemary, crushed
1/4 cup Dry Bread Crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, saute leeks until soft.

3. Add thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Saute additional minute. Remove skillet from heat and cool.

4. Place chicken breasts under plastic wrap and using kitchen mallet, flatten each breast to ¼“ thickness.

5. Spread an even amount of leek mixture over each breast. Roll up chicken breasts and secure with toothpicks.

6. In shallow casserole dish combine pecans, thyme, rosemary, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.

7. Brush each chicken breast with Dijon mustard. Toss chicken in pecan mixture. Coat evenly, shake off excess.

8. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake in greased baking dishes 35-40 minutes.

9. Remove toothpicks when serving.

 


Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Leeks
Cut the end off the root of the leek. Wash thoroughly. Slice the leek lenghthwise, and then each half lengthwise again. Rinse these sections and chop finely.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Thyme and Rosemary
Substitute fresh herbs for the dry herbs for more subtle flavoring.
 
 
   
 
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