Introduction
Transform your regular chicken breast into an extraordinary meal with this oven-baked delight. This recipe combines tender chicken breast with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a delicious dough base, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 200ml warm water (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
- 200ml warm milk (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 600g plain flour (4 3/4 cups)
- 1 tbsp dried yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Filling:
- 500g chicken breast (1.1 lbs)
- 2 onions
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 green pepper
- 1 caper
- 5-6 sprigs parsley
- 5 spring onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns, red pepper, and thyme
- 200g grated cheddar cheese (7 oz)
Number of Servings
This recipe serves 6-8 people.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information per serving (assuming 8 servings) is as follows:
- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 28g
Recipe Directions
1. Prepare the Dough
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, warm milk, caster sugar, and dried yeast. Mix well and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
- Add Dry Ingredients
- Add the plain flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate Olive Oil
- Add the olive oil to the dough and continue kneading until it is well incorporated. This helps to keep the dough soft and moist.
- Let the Dough Rise
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Chop Vegetables and Chicken
- While the dough is rising, wash, clean, and chop the chicken breast, onions, tomatoes, green pepper, caper, parsley, and spring onions into small pieces.
- Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken and vegetables. Add olive oil, salt, black peppercorns, red pepper, and thyme. Mix everything together until well combined.
3. Assemble and Bake
- Divide and Flatten Dough
- After the dough has risen, divide it into several portions. Roll each portion into a flat, pancake-like shape.
- Prepare Baking Sheet
- Place the flattened dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Add Filling
- Spread the chicken and vegetable filling evenly over each dough piece.
- Bake Initial
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Bake the filled dough pieces for about 20 minutes.
4. Add Cheese and Final Bake
- Add Cheese
- After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over each piece.
- Final Bake
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
5. Serve
- Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious chicken and vegetable filled doughs as a perfect main course or a hearty appetizer.
Conclusion
This oven-baked chicken breast delight is an excellent way to elevate your typical chicken dinner. The combination of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a crispy dough base topped with melted cheddar cheese makes for a truly satisfying meal. Enjoy this flavorful and nutritious dish with your family and friends!
Enjoy this mouth-watering recipe that will surely become a staple in your household!
