Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and

Name: Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pinch saffron (about 15 threads); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons honey, mild, such as clover; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 large garlic clove, crushed and peeled; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ¼ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained, very coarsely chopped; ¼ cup green olives, pitted, such as manzanilla; ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, fresh, loosely packed coarsely chopped; 4 chicken breasts, split skin-on bone-in (3 - 31/2 pounds); ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Servings: persons

1 pinch saffron (about 15 threads)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons honey, mild, such as clover
1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large garlic clove, crushed and peeled
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained, very coarsely chopped
¼ cup green olives, pitted, such as manzanilla
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, fresh, loosely packed coarsely chopped
4 chicken breasts, split skin-on bone-in (3 - 31/2 pounds)
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425F.
2
Soak the saffron in 2 teaspoons hot water for 5 minutes.
3
In a food processor, puree the saffron and soaking water with the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, olives and parsley.
5
Pulse to form a coarsely chopped stuffing (it should be coarser than pesto).
6
If any of the backbone is still attached to the chicken breasts, cut it off with poultry shears.
7
Trim off the side flap with rib meat and bones.
8
Use your finger to make a small opening between he skin and the flesh of the breasts.
9
Run your finger under the skin to separate it from the breasts, making a pocket and being careful not to detach the edges of the skin.
10
Stuff the tomato mixture into the pocket, distributing it evenly over the chicken.
11
Pat the skin back in place and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
12
Line a heavy-duty rimmed backing sheet with aluminum foil.
13
Roast the chicken on the baking sheet until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer registers 165 F about 30 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pinch saffron (about 15 threads), ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 ½ teaspoons honey, mild, such as clover, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Green Olives falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Green Olives

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