Simple Tasty Healthy by PW
Stuffed Chicken Thighs with a Cranberry and Orange Stuffing
This is an easy, tasty, seasonal recipe that all the family will enjoy.
Serves 5
Ingredients
5 large boneless chicken thighs
100g creamed brie
50g picked baby spinach
200g serrano ham
200g stuffing mix
Salt and black pepper
For the stuffing
2oz unsalted butter
2 cups breadcrumbs
100g cranberry sauce
50ml pure orange juice
1 tbsp dried sage
Salt and pepper
Method
Preheat the oven to 180C.
To make the stuffing, melt the butter in a pan and add the breadcrumbs and the sage, mixing well.
Add the cranberry sauce, slowly pour in the orange juice and mix well. Season and allow to cool slightly then set aside.
Place the chicken thighs on a board along with the ham, brie and baby spinach. Lay two strips of the ham on the board and place a chicken thigh on top. Add the brie, spinach and stuffing, then roll tightly. Place two cocktail sticks either side, this will help prevent splitting, and repeat with the other thighs.
Heat a large frying pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and colour for a few minutes each side before transferring to the oven – cook for 15 minutes.
Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Bonbon – Serves 5
Ingredients
6 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
6 parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
6 large potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons plain flour
Vegetable oil
Method
These can be made the night before. Simply boil the vegetables until soft, mash and season, then when cooled, shape accordingly. The following day dust with a little flour and cook in a pan with a drizzle of oil, cook until brown and transfer to the oven with the chicken.
Red Cabbage and Apple – Serves 5
Ingredients
1 red cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
200ml water
50g brown sugar
75ml cider vinegar
2 apples, cored and cut into wedges
Method
Place all the ingredients except the red apples in a large saucepan and season. Place over a medium heat, bring to the boil then turn down and simmer for 35 minutes. Add the apples and cook for a further 10 minutes.
Cranberry Gravy – Serves 4
Ingredients
500ml chicken stock
2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
Method
Boil the chicken stock, add the cranberry sauce and thicken with acquired gravy mix.
