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Breaded Lemon Chicken with Ricotta Leek Stuffing Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp lemon rind
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg
1 egg yolk
4 tsp lemon juice
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp vegetable oil

RICOTTA LEEK STUFFING:
1 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks, white part only
1 clove of garlic
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 egg
1/4 tsp pepper
Directions:
Directions:
RICOTTA LEEK STUFFING: In skillet melt butter over medium low heat cooking leeks and garlic, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes or until soft. Transfer leek mixture to bowl, let cool. Mix in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon rind and juice, egg white and pepper; set aside.

CHICKEN: Slice horizontally in half, cutting almost through but not all the way, opening as a book.
Spread 1/4 of the leek stuffing evenly over inside of each breast. Leaving a 1/2 inch border uncovered. Sprinkle pinch of flour over bottom border. Close breast. In a shallow dish combing flour, lemon rind, salt and pepper. In shallow bowl, whisk together egg, egg yolk and lemon juice. Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish. Coat breasts first with flour, then egg mixture, then with bread crumbs to coat all over (these can be refrigerated to this point, if preparing ahead of time). In nonstick pan, brown chicken in 2 batches with remaining oil over medium heat for 3 minutes per side. Then place on cookie sheet at 400'F for 15 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Perfect for entertaining - can be prepared ahead of time, to a point than just finish as guests arrive. Nice Presentation.

 

 

 

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