Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Strawberry Gastrique Recipes

GORGONZOLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH STRAWBERRY GASTRIQUE

Steps:

• Combine gorgonzola, thyme, pepper and prosciutto in a bowl. Cut a horizontal slip through the thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Spoon 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture into each pocket. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• To make the sauce, place strawberries in a small saucepan. Partially mash strawberries with a fork or large spoon. Stir in sugar, vinegar, broth, coriander and black pepper.
• Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture has reduced to 2/3 cup, this should take about 30 minutes.
• Strain strawberry sauce through a sieve over a bowl. Discard the solids. (I actually left the sauce as is and did not strain.).
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5 minutes per side, or until browned and completely cooked. Serve with sauce.

GORGONZOLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Loosen the skin on each chicken breast to create a pocket and lay a slice of Gorgonzola underneath. Brush with a little oil. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the basil leaves for 20 seconds. Drain on kitchen paper towels.
• Add the butter to the hot pan and immediately add the apples. Turn up the heat and fry for 5 minutes until golden, turning once. Add the walnuts for the last minute. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Turn off the heat and de-glaze the pan with brandy. Stir in the sugar. Put the chicken on a plate and add the juices to the brandy in the pan. Heat to make a sauce.
• Serve the chicken sliced on top of the spinach with the apples, basil leaves, walnuts and sauce.