chicken stuffed with crab (pinag-isang manok)
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.
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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)
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Step 1Flatten chicken breasts between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Marinate in wine for 1 hour.
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Step 2To 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.
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Step 3Remove chicken from wine. Pat dry.
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Step 4Place filling on one side of chicken breast, then roll. Tie with string.
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Step 5Heat butter in Dutch oven and brown chicken breasts on both sides.
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Step 6Add coconut MILK and ginger. Simmer a few minutes.
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Step 7Dissolve 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.
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Step 8Stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Let the sauce simmer and add cornstarch mixture to thicken.
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Step 9Remove string and slice chicken rolls and pour sauce over to serve.
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