Follow these steps for perfect results
Chicken Breast
boneless, pounded
Chicken Thigh
boneless, pounded
Mint
chopped
Cilantro
chopped
Pine Nuts
raw
Lemon Juice
fresh
Feta Cheese
crumbled
Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
coarse ground
Pancetta
thinly sliced
Olive Oil
Blood Oranges
peeled and skinned
Orange
Tangerine Juice
Red Wine
Orange Curacao
Port Wine
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lay chicken out on a flat surface.
Place about 1-2 tablespoons of pesto in each pounded chicken breast or thigh.
Roll up tight, like a burrito.
Cover each breast or thigh in pancetta, making sure to cover all ends.
Wrap tightly with kitchen string, first on long ends, then twice around middles.
Heat saucepan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Add rolled breasts or thighs and sear until golden brown and uniform in color.
Place in casserole dish and bake for 15 minutes (breasts) or 25 minutes (thighs).
Remove from oven and let rest for about five minutes.
Place on serving platter or individual plates and slice on the diagonal.
Spoon blood orange sauce over top.
Combine all pesto ingredients in a food processor.
Drizzle olive oil while pulsing until a smooth, thick consistency is achieved.
Check for salt, pepper, and lemon juice, adjusting as needed.
Blend on high until as smooth as possible.
For the Blood Orange Reduction, combine all reduction ingredients in a large pot.
Cook down for about 5 hours, or until thick and fragrant.
Spoon over stuffed chicken or use for other purposes.
Expert advice for the best results
Make the blood orange reduction a day or two in advance for enhanced flavor.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it can dry out.
Adjust the pesto ingredients to your taste preferences.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Pesto and Blood Orange Reduction can be made ahead.
Arrange sliced chicken on a plate, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.
Serve with a side of risotto.
Complements the citrus and herbs
Enhances citrus notes.
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