Hot Date with a Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

A date, apricot, and cayenne pepper stuffing fills these baked chicken breasts.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 stuffed breasts

Hot Date with a Chicken

Ingredients

¼ cup dates

pitted and chopped

1 small apple - peeled

cored

and chopped

2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots

2 tablespoons raisins

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1 tablespoon orange juice

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

¼ teaspoon ground mace

2 (6 ounce) skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine the dates apple apricots raisins orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl. Season with cayenne pepper cardamom and mace; mix well.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Mound the fruit filling on the flattened breasts and roll up tucking in the ends. Secure the chicken with toothpicks.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides about 5 minutes. Place in the preheated oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the filling is hot and the juices run clear 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Hot Date with a Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 447.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.7g 73%

Carbohydrates: 36.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 28.3g

Fat: 18.1g 28%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 17%

Cholesterol: 96.9mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 470.6IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.3mg 179%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 11.1mg 18%

Folate: 14.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 44.6mg 5%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 52.3mg 19%

Potassium: 670.9mg 19%

Sodium: 87.7mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 162.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.