Maple-Glazed Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This Maple-Glazed Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken is a deliciously elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with sweet honeycrisp apples and creamy brie cheese. Baked to perfection and finished with a rich maple glaze infused with garlic, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme, this recipe balances savory and sweet flavors for an impressive yet easy-to-make meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Stuffing
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for seasoning inside chicken)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced into half moons
- 4 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced
Maple Glaze
- 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, removed from stems
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray a broil-safe skillet with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Butterfly the Chicken: Carefully cut each chicken breast horizontally so it opens like a book, making sure not to cut all the way through. Season the inside with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper for flavor.
- Stuff the Chicken: Layer 7 to 9 thin half-moon apple slices inside each butterflied chicken breast, then add 3 to 4 thin slices of brie cheese on top. Fold the chicken back together to enclose the apple and brie layers.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts onto your prepared baking sheet or skillet. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is almost cooked through.
- Prepare the Maple Glaze: While the chicken bakes, combine apple cider or juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and salt in a small skillet over medium heat. Simmer until the glaze thickens and reduces to about half its volume, roughly 12 to 15 minutes.
- Broil with Glaze: Switch your oven to broil. Brush the thickened glaze generously over the chicken breasts and broil for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Keep a close eye to prevent the glaze from burning.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and serve warm, drizzled with any remaining maple glaze for extra flavor and shine.
Notes
- Use honeycrisp apples or another sweet, crisp variety for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- The glaze should be simmered until reduced by half to concentrate its flavors and thicken nicely.
- Watch the chicken closely during broiling as the glaze can burn quickly.
- Substitute brie with Camembert or another soft cheese if preferred.
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