Pancetta Wrapped Chicken with Glazed Date Sauce

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 2 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ½ 5.2-ounce package semi-soft cheese with garlic and fines herbs
• 4 thin slices pancetta or prosciutto (about 1 ounce)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup pitted whole dates, chopped
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• Salt and ground black pepper (optional)

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Cut chicken in half horizontally. Top each half with one-fourth the cheese. Wrap pancetta around cheese; tuck ends under chicken.

Step 2

In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, cheese side up first, over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn; cook 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and no pink remains in chicken. Transfer to platter; cover to keep warm.

Step 3

Remove skillet from heat. Add dates, vinegar, and water to skillet. Return to heat. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes, until sauce is thickened and dates are soft, stirring to scrape up browned bits.

Step 4

Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.