chicken stuffed with crab (pinag-isang manok)

10 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Jul 1, 2016

This was given to me by a Filipina I worked with (she is an excellent cook!). Coconut milk and cream can be found in Asian markets. DO NOT USE sweetened coconut cream.

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • FILLING
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 2 cups cooked crab meat, flaked
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for frying
  • SAUCE
  • 2 cups canned coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 cup coconut cream, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

How To Make chicken stuffed with crab (pinag-isang manok)

  • Step 1
    Flatten chicken breasts between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Marinate in wine for 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    To prepare filling, saute garlic in oil. Add onion and cook until translucent, then add the crab meat, mushrooms, sage, pepper, salt and peppers. Saute until mushrooms are soft.
  • Step 3
    Remove chicken from wine. Pat dry.
  • Step 4
    Place filling on one side of chicken breast, then roll. Tie with string.
  • Step 5
    Heat butter in Dutch oven and brown chicken breasts on both sides.
  • Step 6
    Add coconut MILK and ginger. Simmer a few minutes.
  • Step 7
    Dissolve bouillon cube in coconut CREAM and pour into pan with half and half. Simmer until chicken is tender, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Step 8
    Stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Let the sauce simmer and add cornstarch mixture to thicken.
  • Step 9
    Remove string and slice chicken rolls and pour sauce over to serve.

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Category: Chicken
Keyword: #crab
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top
Culture: Filipino

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