BRIE-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WEDGES
BRIE-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WEDGES
BRIE-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WEDGES

Ingredients
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 25g/1oz sun-blushed tomatoes
  • 50g/2oz Brie
  • 2 slices speck ham
  • splash of vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • pinch curry powder
  • pinch turmeric
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 200g/8oz butternut squash
  • peeled and cut into chips
  • 2 tbsp red onion
  • finely sliced
  • 50ml/2fl oz red wine
  • 50ml/2fl oz beef stock
  • 25g/1oz unsalted butter
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 225C/425F/Gas 7.
  • For the chicken
  • using a sharp knife
  • carefully cut into the side of the chicken breast to create a pocket. Stuff the pocket with the Brie and tomatoes. Press down to seal the stuffing inside.
  • Wrap the stuffed chicken breast with the speck slices.
  • Place a splash of oil in an ovenproof pan over a high heat. Place the speck-wrapped chicken breast into the pan and cook the chicken for one minute on each side
  • to brown. Transfer into the oven to roast for 15-20 minutes
  • or until cooked through.
  • For the squash wedges
  • place the oregano
  • turmeric
  • curry powder and oil into a large bowl. Add the squash and mix well to coat. Place into on a roasting tray and place into the oven to roast for 15 minutes
  • or until cooked through. Turn the squash occasionally
  • so that it will brown evenly.
  • For the sauce
  • place the red onion in a saucepan over a high heat. Add the red wine and beef stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Add the butter to the sauce and remove from the heat. Stir the butter into the sauce to give a glossy finish.
  • To serve
  • place the chicken onto a plate with a pile of squash wedges and drizzle the sauce around.