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Chicken Breasts with Pecans and Havarti




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List of Ingredients




8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), pounded flat
2 ounces havarti cheese, cut into 4 thin slices
3/4 cup pecan pieces, toasted, divided
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Recipe



In small bowl mix 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons softened butter, maple syrup, orange peel and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Lay a small piece of wax paper on countertop and spoon butter mixture onto center, forming a log shape. Roll paper over butter mixture, shaping it into a smooth log. Refrigerate until needed.

Set aside 2 tablespoons pecans to use as garnish. Place remaining pecans into food processor with flour and pulse until very finely chopped.

Put remaining thyme into glass pie dish and add pecan flour mixture. Mix in remaining salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 400F.

Lay 4 chicken breast halves on counter and set 1 slice of havarti cheese on top of each one. Cover with another breast to form "sandwiches." Press the chicken into pie dish mixture, turning carefully to coat both sides well.

In large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon butter and canola oil. As soon as butter is fully melted, lay chicken in pan to brown. Brown one side well before turning to brown other side, about 4 minutes. Once sufficiently browned, transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and put in oven to finish cooking.

Bake until firm and done in the middle, about 15 minutes.

Divide the chicken among 4 plates. Unwrap butter log and slice into disks. Top each chicken portion with 1 slice of butter, sprinkle with parsley and reserved toasted pecans. Serve immediately with brown rice and/or green vegetable.

Makes 4 servings