Description
Savor this apple brie chicken delight recipe blending sweet and savory notes from French countryside cuisine. Classic ingredients merge seamlessly, promising a delightful culinary experience you will relish from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken tenderloins (6 oz or 170 g)
- 2 oz (57 g) brie, sliced (¼ inch thick)
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced (¼ inch thick)
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp whole grain or Dijon mustard
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preparation: Create a horizontal pocket in each chicken breast without cutting completely through, ensuring a clean incision.
- Filling: Layer thin slices of brie cheese and apple wedges inside each chicken pocket, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Searing: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter until the mixture shimmers. Sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until golden-brown, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Aromatics: Reduce skillet temperature to medium, sauté onions until translucent, then add apple slices and cook until edges caramelize.
- Sauce Creation: Deglaze the pan with wine, scraping up browned bits. Dust flour over the mixture, then add chicken broth, maple syrup, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and rosemary sprigs. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Finishing: Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Remove rosemary sprigs, plate the chicken with sauce and caramelized apples, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken Pocket Technique: Create a clean, precise horizontal cut without slicing completely through the chicken breast to ensure optimal filling retention.
- Cheese and Apple Layering: Use thin slices of brie and apple for even distribution, securing with toothpicks if needed to prevent spillage during cooking.
- Deglazing Magic: Scrape browned bits from the skillet when adding wine to capture deep, rich flavor foundations that elevate the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Temperature Control: Maintain precise heat levels when searing and simmering to prevent overcooking chicken while developing golden crusts and caramelizing ingredients perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg