Chicken Skender Beg Recipe
Stuffed with red roasted peppers, ricotta in ajvar (red roasted pepper puree) with a touch of cream.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Stuffing
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Prepare Chicken Breasts
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Sear Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Preparation of Stuffing
- 3
Make the Stuffing
In a mixing bowl, combine the red roasted peppers, ricotta cheese, ajvar, heavy cream, minced garlic, and chopped basil. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- 4
Stuff the Chicken
Using a sharp knife, carefully create a pocket in each chicken breast. Fill each pocket generously with the stuffing mixture.
Cooking
- 5
Bake the Chicken
Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to a baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve hot. Enjoy your Chicken Skender Beg!
