Cornmeal Crusted Chicken With Goat Cheese And Sausage Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Recipes Crispy Chicken Recipes Fried Chicken Recipes

Ingredients

5 1/2 oz. goat cheese

1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage

1/4 tsp. cayenne

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

4 boneless

1 egg

1 tbsp. water

3/4 c. cornmeal

1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

3 tbsp. Cooking oil

Preparation

Step 1In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, sausage, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the parsley.Step 2With a sharp knife, make an incision along the side of each chicken breast and cut into the middle, making a pocket without cutting through the edges. Fill each breast with the goat-cheese mixture and pinch the cut side of the breast together to seal in the stuffing.Step 3In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the water. Mix the cornmeal with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the cornmeal mixture to coat lightly, then into the egg mixture, and then back in the cornmeal.Step 4In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.Step 5Menu Suggestions: Creamy mashed potatoes and a simple green vegetable are delicious with this crisp chicken.Step 6Wine Recommendation: There’s a lot going on in this dish, from the Italian sausage to the acidic goat cheese and the crunchy cornmeal. A light, slightly chilled pinot noir from Burgundy in France or from Oregon has the fruitiness and acidity to make a perfect partner.