Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams chicken livers, trimmed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 237 milliliters chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 medium shallot, minced; 2 Tbsps sherry vinegar; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 227 grams slices of thick-cut bacon; 4 thyme sprigs, plus 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts a try. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 40% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 42g of protein, 44g of fat, and a total of 587 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of chicken livers, salt and pepper, chicken breast halves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 40

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Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

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Whole Chicken

Place a thyme sprig on top of each breast half and wrap each half in 2 slices of bacon; secure the bacon with toothpicks.

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Thyme

Wrap

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Heat a large, ovenproof skillet.

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Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat until the bacon is browned, 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and roast in the oven for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.

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Bacon

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Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the chopped thyme to the pan and baste the chicken.

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Thyme

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Let rest for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season the livers with salt and pepper. Cook over moderately high heat until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

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Add the shallot and garlic and cook until softened.

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Add 2 tablespoons of the vinegar and cook for 2 minutes.

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Add the stock and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and simmer over low heat until the livers are firm. Puree the livers in a blender and strain through a very fine sieve set over a saucepan. Stir in the remaining oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.

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