Stuffed Chicken Mozzarella Prosciutto (Print Format)
Chicken thighs filled with mozzarella and prosciutto, baked and served with a vibrant tomato compote.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (8 thighs)
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6 ounces prosciutto, very thinly sliced
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella
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2 ounces parmesan cheese, optional for serving
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Salt, to season
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Pepper, to season
→ For the Spicy Tomato Compote
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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6 tablespoons olive oil
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8 large ripe tomatoes, diced
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon crushed chili sauce or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
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Salt, to season
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Pepper, to season
# Steps:
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In a large sauté pan, sauté the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat for about a minute until the garlic softens without browning. Add the diced tomatoes, brown sugar, chili sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the compote reduces to a jam-like consistency. Stir in the balsamic vinegar during the final minute or two of cooking. Keep warm until ready to serve over the chicken thighs.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Debone and remove skin from the chicken thighs, trimming away all visible fat. Lay the trimmed chicken thighs flat on a cutting board and lightly season the inner side with salt and pepper. Place a 1-ounce block of fresh mozzarella in the center of each thigh. Fold the chicken around the cheese to enclose it.
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Wrap each stuffed chicken thigh completely with the thinly sliced prosciutto. Arrange the wrapped thighs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. To secure the prosciutto, use a couple of toothpicks if needed, ensuring the same number of toothpicks is used per thigh for easy removal before serving.
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Bake for 45-55 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken thighs. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 170°F (77°C) using a meat thermometer. Avoid overbaking to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
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Serve the stuffed chicken thighs over freshly cooked pasta, rice, or roasted potatoes. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
# Tips:
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Toothpicks can help keep the prosciutto securely wrapped around the chicken thighs during baking. Remember to remove them all before serving.
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Overbaking may cause the cheese to melt out of the chicken thighs, so monitor closely using a meat thermometer.