Chicken Breast with Prosciutto and Quince Paste

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2
A Delicious Chicken Breast Recipe with Prosciutto and Quince Paste
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts ( about 200g each )
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons quince paste
8 slices prosciutto
4 leeks , washed , trimmed and halved
olive oil
cracked black pepper
sea salt
1 cup dry white wine
4 bay leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
509
Sugar
8g
Fat
27g
This Chicken Breast Recipe with Prosciutto and Quince Paste is a delicious and flavorful main course that is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests. The chicken breast is wrapped in prosciutto, which adds an extra layer of flavor and texture to the dish. The dish is garnished with leeks, which add a mild, sweet flavor to the dish. The quince paste adds a subtle sweetness to the dish that is balanced out by the savory flavor of the chicken. Overall, this is a perfect dish for anyone who loves gourmet cuisine and is looking for an easy-to-make recipe that looks and tastes great.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 220°C. Line the base of a large roasting pan with baking paper.
2.Using a mortar and pestle, crush fennel seeds and mix in quince paste.
3.Season chicken breasts with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Add fennel mixture on top of each chicken breast.
4.Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of prosciutto.
5.Place chicken breasts in the prepared pan. Add halved leeks and bay leaves around the chicken.
6.Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil and add white wine.
7.Place the pan in the preheated oven. Cook for about 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
8.Remove from oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is easy to prepare and can be made in under an hour.

It is a flavorful, gourmet dish that is perfect for dinner parties or special occasions.

The chicken is wrapped with prosciutto, which adds an extra layer of flavor and texture to the dish.

CONS

The calorie count in this recipe is on the higher side due to the use of prosciutto and quince paste.

It is not a suitable dish for people following a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and essential nutrients like vitamin B6 and niacin.
Fennel seeds are known to help with digestion and may also have anti-inflammatory properties.

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