Chicken Breasts Filled With Onion Jam Recipes

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BALSAMIC ONION JAM

Steps:

• Cut up the chicken into chunks, larger than bite size but not too large.
• Mix the flour with the paprika, ginger, black pepper and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
• Coat the chicken with the flour mixture.
• Fry the chicken in the olive oil in one layer, turning to brown both sides.
• You may have to do this in batches, removing the browned chicken to a separate plate.
• Add some fresh oil to the pot (you can leave in what's in there).
• Fry the onions, constantly stirring, until caramelized.
• Add the vinegar (stand back, the vapors can really get you).
• Then add the water.
• Keep cooking until the sauce is reduced to a jammy consistency.
• Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Add the fried chicken pieces and stir to completely coat and heat through.
• Serve with some plain rice or couscous.

CHICKEN BREASTS FILLED WITH ONION JAM

Steps:

• Place each piece of chicken between two 12-inch squares of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, pound to a 1/4-inch thickness.
• Spread 1/4 cup onion jam over each breast, and fold breast in half. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Coat a saute pan with cooking spray, and set over medium-high heat. Place chicken in pan; cook until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn, and cook until the other side is golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add wine, and cook 1 minute. Add stock; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook until chicken has cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Add balsamic vinegar to pan; turn heat to high. Reduce liquid to 1/2 cup, 7 to 10 minutes. Drizzle sauce over chicken, and serve.

ONION JAM

Steps:

• Cut onions in half lengthwise; peel. Cut off ends; cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
• Coat a 13-inch skillet with cooking spray, and set over medium heat. Add onions, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 15 minutes.
• Add sugar; re-cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water; stir with a wooden spoon to dislodge any brown bits.
• Cover, and cook until dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and another 1/4 cup water. Continue cooking until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container up to 1 week.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Dry chicken well.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme.
• In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil and brown the chicken.
• Remove chicken and saute onions until almost caramelized, stirring occasionally, then add mushrooms and cook 3-4 minutes more.
• Add wine, Tarragon, season again with salt and pepper.
• Return chicken to pan and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until done.
• Transfer chicken breasts to a warm platter.
• Boil pan juices 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cool a few minutes.
• Add sour cream and mix well.
• Cook until heated through, stirring constantly.
• *Do not allow the sauce to boil.
• Pour sauce over chicken, top with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

TASTY ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Place onions in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with onions. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

CHEESY ONION CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Toss chicken with seasoning blend. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan. In same pan, add remaining oil, pepper and onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Stir in chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

JALAPENO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place jalapeno peppers on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high power until soft but still plump, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and discard seeds. Dice peppers.
• Mix diced peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, cream cheese, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl.
• Make a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through the sides or bottom, as follows: Make a vertical slice in the top center of each breast, starting about 1/2 inch in from each edge. Starting inside the vertical slit, cut horizontally into the chicken breast in both directions; this should leave you with a nice pocket.
• Press 1/4 of the pepper-cheese mixture into each breast. Close and secure with toothpicks. Spray chicken breasts with cooking spray and season with salt.
• Place chicken on the preheated grill with toothpicks facing upwards. Grill for 12 minutes, then turn and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove toothpicks before serving.