Shiitake-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Teriyaki Glaze

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Shiitake-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Teriyaki Glaze
45 min.
4
225kcal

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If you're searching for a delicious and healthy dish to impress your family or guests, look no further than these Shiitake-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Teriyaki Glaze! This recipe beautifully combines the rich, earthy flavors of shiitake mushrooms with succulent chicken breast, creating a meal that is not only mouthwatering but also gluten and dairy-free. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this culinary delight that’s perfect as a main dish or served alongside your favorite sides.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the shiitake mushrooms. Their unique umami flavor pairs perfectly with the subtle sweetness of the homemade teriyaki glaze, made with fresh orange juice and a hint of ginger. The stuffed chicken breasts emerge from the skillet juicy and tender, with a lovely golden-brown crust that seals in all those delicious flavors. Each bite delivers a satisfying balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, making it a nutritious choice for any meal.

Whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner or planning a special occasion, this Shiitake-Stuffed Chicken is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Garnished with fresh green onions, it's not only a feast for the palate but also for the eyes. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a dish that is as satisfying as it is impressive!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons sesame oil dark divided
  • 0.3 cup cooking sherry dry
  • tablespoon ginger fresh grated peeled
  • tablespoons green onions minced
  • teaspoon honey 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange rind grated
  • cups shiitake mushroom caps sliced ( 1 [3.75-ounce] package)
  • 16 ounce skinned 
  • tablespoons teriyaki sauce low-sodium divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add mushrooms, minced green onions, and ginger; saut 3 minutes. Spoon into a small bowl, and stir in 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce. Set aside.
  3. Cut a horizontal slit through the thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about 1 1/2 tablespoons of mushroom mixture into each pocket.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chicken; saut 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet. Set aside; keep warm.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, orange rind, orange juice, sherry, and honey to skillet, and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup. Spoon orange glaze over chicken, and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories225kcal
Protein51.23%
Fat23.14%
Carbs25.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.57
Glycemic Load
3.27
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
19.313478226247%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
1.91mg
Naringenin
0.39mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:224.59kcal
11.23%
Fat:5.54g
8.53%
Saturated Fat:0.94g
5.85%
Carbohydrates:13.82g
4.61%
Net Carbohydrates:10.8g
3.93%
Sugar:7.58g
8.42%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:660.45mg
28.72%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.7%
100%
Protein:27.62g
55.24%
Vitamin B3:16.49mg
82.46%
Selenium:42.95µg
61.36%
Vitamin B6:1.21mg
60.66%
Phosphorus:392.65mg
39.26%
Vitamin B5:3.38mg
33.82%
Potassium:852.1mg
24.35%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.28%
Magnesium:64.97mg
16.24%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.34%
Zinc:1.88mg
12.55%
Vitamin C:10.11mg
12.26%
Fiber:3.01g
12.05%
Copper:0.22mg
10.97%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.38%
Iron:1.25mg
6.93%
Folate:27.33µg
6.83%
Vitamin K:6.79µg
6.46%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.77%
Vitamin A:95.98IU
1.92%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.81%
Calcium:17.31mg
1.73%
Source:My Recipes