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Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast

with Carrot Fries
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Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast - Delicious version of the popular nuggets with fries - only better than the original!

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Health Score:
73 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
ready in 50 min.
Ready in
Calories:
342
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This meal has plenty of vitamins, protein, and fibre instead of huge amounts of fat calories.

 

 

Serve with garlic bread: Spread 1/2 baguette roll per serving with a mix of olive oil, freshly pressed garlic, and herb salt and bake under the oven grill for 5-8 minutes.

 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie342 cal.(16 %)
Protein35 g(36 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates23 g(15 %)
Sugar added10 g(40 %)
Roughage6.5 g(22 %)
Vitamin A2.1 mg(263 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.5 mg(21 %)
Vitamin K31.5 μg(53 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin22.3 mg(186 %)
Vitamin B₆0.9 mg(64 %)
Folate33 μg(11 %)
Pantothenic acid1.6 mg(27 %)
Biotin9.9 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin C17 mg(18 %)
Potassium840 mg(21 %)
Calcium99 mg(10 %)
Magnesium84 mg(28 %)
Iron4 mg(27 %)
Iodine23 μg(12 %)
Zinc2 mg(25 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.9 g
Uric acid281 mg
Cholesterol91 mg
Complete sugar27 g
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
6 carrots
2 Tbsps honey
2 tsps Canola oil
2 Chicken breasts
salt
1 oz Cashews
1 scallion
4 Apricot
4 Tbsps Mango chutney
Sea salt
2 Tbsps olive oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Peeler, 1 Small knife, 1 Large knife, 1 Bowl, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Small skillet, 1 Small bowl, 1 Toothpick, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Parchment paper, 1 large Skillet (with lid), 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Paper towel

Preparation steps

1.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 1

Peel carrots, but each in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 4 cm (approximately 1 1/2-inch) pieces and place in a bowl.

2.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 2

Mix honey and canola oil with the carrots and let marinate for 10 minutes.

3.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 3

Meanwhile, rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt on both sides.

4.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 4

Toast cashews until golden in a small dry non-stick skillet. Allow to cool slightly and chop finely.

5.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 5

Rinse and dry scallions and cut into rings. Finely dice the dried apricots.

6.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 6

Mix scallions and apricots with cashews and mango chutney in a small bowl.

7.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 7

Slit open each chicken breast half and spread with filling.

8.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 8

Fold and seal with toothpicks.

9.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 9

Place carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet and season with sea salt. Bake in preheated oven at 180°C (fan 160°C, gas: mark 2-3) (approximately 350°F) for about 15 minutes.

10.
Fruit-Stuffed Chicken Breast preparation step 10

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown the stuffed chicken on each side for about 5 minutes. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes per side. Remove from pan, cut in half and serve with the carrot fries.

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