Guava-Stuffed Chicken with Caramelized Mango
Guava-Stuffed Chicken with Caramelized Mango is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
Add chicken breasts; turn to coat.
Cover chicken breasts and chill 3 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
Whisk cream cheese and guava paste in medium bowl to blend.
Stir in spinach.
Cover and chill to firm slightly, at least 2 hours.
Transfer to pastry bag.
Remove 1 chicken breast from marinade, scraping excess marinade back into bowl.
Insert small sharp knife into 1 side of chicken breast; move knife in arc to create large pocket, keeping opening about 1 1/2 inches long.
Repeat with remaining chicken.
Pipe filling through openings in chicken breasts to fill pockets.
Close openings with metal turkey pins or toothpicks. (Can be made 4 hours ahead.
Cover and chill.).
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat.
Add 3 chicken breasts to each skillet.
Cook chicken until brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer to plate.
Transfer any juices from 1 skillet into second skillet.
Add wine and broth to second skillet.
Bring to boil.
Add chicken breasts to wine mixture in skillet.
Cover skillet; reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, basting occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Transfer chicken to work surface; let stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add mango slices and sauté until brown, about 2 minutes per side.
Slice chicken diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Arrange chicken on platter.
Boil juices in skillet until slightly thickened and sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes.
Drizzle sauce over chicken and surround with mango.
*A firm block of concentrated fruit available at some supermarkets, at Latin markets, and at cafecubano.com.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.