Pistachio and apricot stuffed chicken
12
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 5 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 45 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Gather the family and savour a long afternoon at the table with this dish's delicious combination of flavours.


Ingredients
Raw chicken breast with skin
970 g, (buy 6 x 180g breasts)
Dried apricots
¼ cup(s), (40g) finely chopped
Brandy
2 tbs
Red onion
1 small, finely chopped
White bread
70 g, (1 cup) day old bread, made into breadcrumbs
Pistachios
¼ cup(s), (35g) kernals, lightly toasted and finely chopped
Honey
2 tbs
Reduced fat oil spread
1 tbs
Ground cinnamon
¼ tsp
Chicken stock
¾ cup(s), (180mL) salt-reduced
Fresh thyme
2 tsp
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine the apricot and brandy in a small bowl and set aside for 15 minutes to macerate.
2
To make the stuffing, lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium heat. Cook the onion, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat. Add the breadcrumbs, pistachio, thyme and apricot mixture. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Set aside to cool completely.
3
Using a sharp knife, cut a slit in the side of each chicken fillet to make a small pocket. Spoon the stuffing into pockets and secure each with a toothpick. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly spray a large flameproof, ovenproof baking dish with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden.
4
Meanwhile, combine the honey, spread, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Brush the skin-side of the chicken with half the glaze. Bake chicken for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
5
Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Add the stock and remaining glaze to the baking dish and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes or until glaze thickens slightly. Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce.
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