Gorgonzola Chicken with Grapes and Figs
Serves: 4
This is a variation of an award-winning recipe by one of our PCC Cooks instructors.
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast Add to list
- 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese Add to list
- Salt and black pepper Add to list
- 3 tablespoons olive oil Add to list
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced leeks Add to list
- 1/2 cup pine nuts Add to list
- 1/2 cup dry white wine Add to list
- 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Add to list
- 1/4 cup maple syrup Add to list
- 1/4 cup heavy cream Add to list
- 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, washed and stemmed Add to list
- 1/2 pound fresh figs, cut into quarters (may substitute fresh plums if not available) Add to list
Preparation
Cut a slit in each chicken breast to form a pocket. Divide the cheese into 4 portions and tuck one in each of the pockets. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle a little oil over each. At this point, you may refrigerate the chicken for up to 4 hours.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a heavy pan. Add the chicken and cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until done through. Do not overcook. Remove chicken from the pan and turn heat to medium high. Add leeks and pine nuts and stir for a minute or so. Add wine, balsamic vinegar, syrup and cream. Allow to simmer and reduce for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in grapes and figs and cook for 1 minute more. Season to taste with salt and cracked pepper.
Divide sauce between 4 large plates, covering the entire surface of the plate. Cut each breast diagonally into 3 pieces. Fan one breast each on top of the sauced plates.
Recipe by , PCC Chef
Source: Sound Consumer March 2004
ABOUT OUR CHEF: Lynne Vea
Lynne Vea is a graduate of the Executive Chef Program at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris and has been cooking with PCC Natural Markets since 2001. Featured on King-5’s "Gardening with Ciscoe," she demonstrates easy and delicious recipes using seasonal ingredients.
Lynne is an admired PCC Cooks instructor, teaching a variety of popular PCC Cooks classes throughout the year.
She loves to collect old cookbooks, hunt for wild berries, and cook seven-course dinners where the guests are encouraged to dance and cavort between courses.
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