Lemon Chicken Stuffed with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Apricot Cheese

Flattened chicken breasts stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and apricot cheese, served with citrus spinach and a sweet orange pepper sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1045.2 kcals 1045.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.6 grams 48.6 grams
Fat 74.8 grams 74.8 grams
Protein 52.4 grams 52.4 grams
Cook Time
28 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
75
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice and zest only
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Orange
juice only
1
piece
Lemon
halved
Meat
1
piece
Chicken Breast
cut into three pieces
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
piece
Garlic
cloves, finely chopped
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for searing chicken
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for spinach dressing
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for pepper sauce
Vegetables
5
piece
100
g
Spinach Leaves
finely sliced
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Orange Pepper
cut into strips

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Flatten the chicken breast pieces between sheets of cling film using a rolling pin.
  • Place tomatoes and cheese onto chicken pieces, season, roll up, and secure with cocktail sticks.
  • Sear chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes, add lemon zest and juice, then roast for 10-12 minutes.
  • Mix spinach leaves with lemon juice, oil, and seasoning in a bowl.
  • Fry onion, garlic, and pepper in oil for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add chili, sugar, vinegar, and orange juice then simmer until reduced and sticky.
  • Char lemon halves cut-side down in a hot pan for 4-5 minutes.
  • Assemble the dish by placing chicken on spinach with charred lemons and pepper sauce.