Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ½ cup of fresh cranberries and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they soften and burst.
- Stir in ¼ cup of honey, ¼ cup of orange juice, ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool. Cut pockets in the center of each chicken breast.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cooled cranberry filling and pieces of brie cheese. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Mix ½ cup of panko breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon of melted butter until coated. Spread over the chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure chicken pockets are even for uniform stuffing and let the filling cool before stuffing to maintain a gooey center. Searing adds flavor and moisture, and resting is essential for juicy chicken.