Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Goat-Cheese and Sausage Stuffing

Name: Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Goat-Cheese and Sausage Stuffing
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons cayenne; 3 Tbsps cooking oil; 177 milliliters cornmeal; 1 egg; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 156 grams goat cheese, crumbled; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons salt; 227 grams mild Italian sausage, casings removed, meat crumbled and cooked; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all); 1 Tbsp water

Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken with Goat-Cheese and Sausage Stuffing might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 629 calories, 44g of protein, and 40g of fat each. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. If you have cayenne, water, egg, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, sausage, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the parsley.

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Goat Cheese

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Parsley

Sausage

Salt

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Bowl

With a sharp knife, make an incision along the side of each chicken breast and cut into the middle, making a pocket without cutting through the edges. Fill each breast with the goat-cheese mixture and pinch the cut side of the breast together to seal in the stuffing.

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Chicken Breast

Stuffing

Cheese

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Knife

In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the water.

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Water

Egg

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Whisk

Bowl

Mix the cornmeal with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the cornmeal mixture to coat lightly, then into the egg mixture, and then back in the cornmeal.

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Chicken Breast

Cornmeal

Pepper

Salt

Dip

Egg

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.

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Whole Chicken

Menu Suggestions: Creamy mashed potatoes and a simple green vegetable are delicious with this crisp chicken.

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Vegetable

Potato

Whole Chicken

Wine Recommendation: There's a lot going on in this dish, from the Italian sausage to the acidic goat cheese and the crunchy cornmeal. A light, slightly chilled pinot noir from Burgundy in France or from Oregon has the fruitiness and acidity to make a perfect partner.

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Italian Sausage

Goat Cheese

Wine