Vatapá Stuffed Chicken Breast (Peito de Frango Recheado com Vatapá)
This Peito de Frango Recheado com Vatapá (Vatapá Stuffed Chicken Breast) recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish from Brazilian cuisine. The combination of tender chicken breast and creamy vatapá filling is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of vatapá
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- 1/4 cup of dendê oil (palm oil)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix the vatapá, coconut milk, dendê oil, onion, garlic, peanuts, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the vatapá mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Baking dish Skillet Oven
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Peito de Frango Recheado com Vatapá with a side of white rice and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier version, add a chopped chili pepper to the vatapá mixture.
Cost
$20