Stuffed Chicken Camembert And Spinach Breasts Recipe

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, deboned and skinned
• 4 teaspoons soya sauce
• 2 cups raw spinach leaves packed fairly tight
• 2 ounces camembert cheese cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup Panko style breading
• salt and pepper to taste
• butter to grease the pan
• Tools: Meat pounder and kitchen string
• (Serves 2)

Preparation

Step 1

Chicken

Cut each of the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you end up with 4 pieces to stuff.

Use a meat pounder to gently pound and flatten out each section of chicken breast.

Place the chicken onto a flat plate or in a baking pan. Sprinkle one teaspoon soya sauce on each breast.

Allow the chicken to sit and marinate in the refrigerator for an hour.

Stuffing

Cook the spinach in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out the moisture.

Transfer the cooked spinach to a mixing bowl. Use a sharp kitchen knife to cut the spinach into pieces.

Add the camembert cheese cubes and grated parmesan cheese. Stir together.

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and set aside.

Panko Crust

Measure out the panko and set aside until needed.

Assembly

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Prepare your baking dish by cutting a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom and grease with butter.

Remove the marinated, pounded chicken breast from the refrigerator.

Divide the stuffing into 4 equal portions in the bowl it is in.

Place one flattened chicken breast on a plate, spoon the stuffing onto the breast.

Working with one breast piece at a time, roll it up; containing the stuffing.

Wrap and tie a piece of kitchen string around each chicken breast roll so they do not come apart.

Continue the process. When all are ready, use a pastry brush to paint the mayonnaise mixture on the outside.

Sprinkle Panko onto the chicken rollup, pat down with your fingers and rotate until all sides are coated. Place into the baking dish. Repeat the process until done.

Place into the oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Set the timer for 30 minutes and flip the chicken rolls over so they will brown on all sides. Cook the final 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and serve.