directions
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1
Trim ends from green onions and finely chop
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2
Remove stems from shiitake mushrooms and thinly slice
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3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat
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4
Add the green onion and toss to wilt, 1 minute
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5
Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until wilted and tender
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6
Season to taste with salt and pepper
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7
Cool completely. Wash and thoroughly dry the chicken breasts
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8
Cut a pocket in the side of each breast about 2 inches long. Spoon the mushrooms into the chicken pockets and secure edges with toothpicks
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9
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat
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10
Add the chicken and brown well, about 3 minutes per side
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11
Reduce heat to medium low and add the Teriyaki sauce to the pan
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12
Cover and cook chicken until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes, turning chicken once to glaze both sides.
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM STUFFED POCKET CHICKEN
ingredients
- 2 green onions
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup purchased Teriyaki Sauce