I found this recipe in one of the British newspapers, probably a Sunday edition with a Home and Garden section, back around 2003. In Britain, they refer to the popular cut of US bacon as streaky bacon. More and cheese always sound good to me, but I was intrigued by the apple gravy, it sounded good so I had to try it. Sure enough, it became one of our favourite meals. It’s not the simplest recipe, but it’s so worth it. Great with mashed potatoes and veg, such as broccoli or or peas. Guests are always impressed with this one too.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Chicken breast fillets stuffed with cheese and thyme, wrapped in bacon, with a creamy apple gravy.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast (skinless)
- 1⁄3 cup cheese (shredded cheddar or wensleydale or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons thyme (chopped)
- 8 smoked bacon rashers
- 1 apple (sliced thinly)
- 10 ounces apple juice
- 200 milliliters creme fraiche (sour cream or cream or half each)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
Instructions
- Heat oil in frying to medium high.
- Make lengthwise slice in chicken fillets or use existing separations. Add 1 T. of thyme to shredded cheese, mix, and stuff inside each fillet.
- Wrap two strips of bacon around each fillet to close.
- Place into hot pan. Cook approximately 10 minutes each side. Add margarine and thyme. Cook 3 minutes and add sliced apple. Cook further 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pan. Add apple juice to pan, reduce heat to medium, and add creme fraiche or cream.
- Upon boiling, return chicken to pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
- If you prefer thicker gravy, thicken with British cornflour is the equivalent of American cornstarch. More or flour and water mix, or even Bisto chicken gravy granules.
- Remove from pan and serve.
Notes
We love this with mashed potato and veg.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 749Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 826mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 55g
Nutrition data is automagically calculated and may not always produce correct results.
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