This bound-to-be-a-classic features a chicken breast that is hasselbacked and stuffed with fresh tomato & mozzarella. Served with oven-roasted carrot wedges and a showstopping salad featuring charred stone fruit, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and almond brittle.
Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken
Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken
with a charred stone fruit & almond brittle salad
Hands on Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Overall Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Balsamic Dressing
- Carrot
- Chicken
- Free-range Chicken Breast
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Basil
- Honey
- Mozzarella Cheese
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Salad Leaves
- Stone Fruit
- Stone Fruits
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Tomato
- Tomatoes
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter
ALMOND BRITTLE
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until turning brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 10g of butter and the Honey. Allow to caramelise, 2-3 minutes. Try not to let it over-boil or it will burn. Once golden in colour and the bubbles subside, pour onto a greased tray and place in the fridge to cool. Break into bite-sized pieces just before serving.
ROAST CARROTS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Carrot wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
PREP STEP
While the Carrot wedges are roasting, slice the cheese. Rinse and slice the Tomato into half-moons. Rinse and cut ½ of the Stone Fruit into wedges, discarding the pip. Rinse and roughly shred the Salad Leaves. Drain and roughly chop the Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Rinse, pick, and roughly tear the basil.
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Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, cut little pockets for the stuffing by cutting 3 or 4 incisions at the top of the chicken, about one finger apart (be careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom). Coat the chicken (including the inside of the pockets) in oil, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Fill each pocket with the Tomato half-moons and the cheese slices. Place the stuffed chicken on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake in the oven until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
STUNNING SALAD
Place a pan or griddle pan over high heat. When hot, fry the Stone Fruit wedges until charred, 1-2 minutes. In a salad bowl, combine the shredded Salad Leaves, the chopped Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes, the charred stone fruit, and ½ the torn basil. Toss through the Balsamic Dressing.
WOW, CHEF!
Plate up the stuffed hasselback Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken and the Carrot wedges. Serve the Stone Fruit salad alongside, sprinkled with the almond brittle. Garnish with the remaining basil.
Almonds - 10g
Honey - 5ml
Carrot - 240g
Mozzarella Cheese - 40g
Tomato - 1
Stone Fruit - 1
Salad Leaves - 20g
Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 30g
Fresh Basil - 3g
Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-breast/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Breast at eCook">Free-range Chicken Breast - 1
NOMU Italian Rub - 10ml
Balsamic Dressing - 25ml
ALMOND BRITTLE
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until turning brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 20g of butter and the Honey. Allow to caramelise, 2-3 minutes. Try not to let it over-boil or it will burn. Once golden in colour and the bubbles subside, pour onto a greased tray and place in the fridge to cool. Break into bite-sized pieces just before serving.
ROAST CARROTS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Carrot wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
PREP STEP
While the Carrot wedges are roasting, slice the cheese. Rinse and slice the Tomato into half-moons. Rinse and cut the Stone Fruit into wedges, discarding the pip. Rinse and roughly shred the Salad Leaves. Drain and roughly chop the Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Rinse, pick, and roughly tear the basil.
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Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, cut little pockets for the stuffing by cutting 3 or 4 incisions at the top of the chicken, about one finger apart (be careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom). Coat the chicken (including the inside of the pockets) in oil, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Fill each pocket with the Tomato half-moons and the cheese slices. Place the stuffed chicken on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake in the oven until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
STUNNING SALAD
Place a pan or griddle pan over high heat. When hot, fry the Stone Fruit wedges until charred, 1-2 minutes. In a salad bowl, combine the shredded Salad Leaves, the chopped Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes, the charred stone fruit, and ½ the torn basil. Toss through the Balsamic Dressing.
WOW, CHEF!
Plate up the stuffed hasselback Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken and the Carrot wedges. Serve the Stone Fruit salad alongside, sprinkled with the almond brittle. Garnish with the remaining basil.
Almonds - 20g
Honey - 10ml
Carrot - 480g
Mozzarella Cheese - 80g
Tomato - 1
Stone Fruit - 1
Salad Leaves - 40g
Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 60g
Fresh Basil - 5g
Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-breasts/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Breasts at eCook">Free-range Chicken Breasts - 2
NOMU Italian Rub - 20ml
Balsamic Dressing - 50ml
ALMOND BRITTLE
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until turning brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 30g of butter and the Honey. Allow to caramelise, 2-3 minutes. Try not to let it over-boil or it will burn. Once golden in colour and the bubbles subside, pour onto a greased tray and place in the fridge to cool. Break into bite-sized pieces just before serving.
ROAST CARROTS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Carrot wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).
PREP STEP
While the Carrot wedges are roasting, slice the cheese. Rinse and slice the Tomatoes into half-moons. Rinse and cut 1½ of the Stone Fruits into wedges, discarding the pips. Rinse and roughly shred the Salad Leaves. Drain and roughly chop the Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Rinse, pick, and roughly tear the basil.
HASSELBACK Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken
Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, cut little pockets for the stuffing by cutting 3 or 4 incisions at the top of the chicken, about one finger apart (be careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom). Coat the chicken (including the inside of the pockets) in oil, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Fill each pocket with the Tomato half-moons and the cheese slices. Place the stuffed chicken on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake in the oven until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
STUNNING SALAD
Place a pan or griddle pan over high heat. When hot, fry the Stone Fruit wedges until charred, 1-2 minutes. In a salad bowl, combine the shredded Salad Leaves, the chopped Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes, the charred stone fruit, and ½ the torn basil. Toss through the Balsamic Dressing.
WOW, CHEF!
Plate up the stuffed hasselback Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken and the Carrot wedges. Serve the Stone Fruit salad alongside, sprinkled with the almond brittle. Garnish with the remaining basil.
Almonds - 30g
Honey - 15ml
Carrot - 360g
Mozzarella Cheese - 120g
Tomatoes - 2
Stone Fruits - 2
Salad Leaves - 60g
Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 90g
Fresh Basil - 8g
Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-breasts/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Breasts at eCook">Free-range Chicken Breasts - 3
NOMU Italian Rub - 30ml
Balsamic Dressing - 75ml
ALMOND BRITTLE
Place the chopped Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until turning brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 40g of butter and the Honey. Allow to caramelise, 2-3 minutes. Try not to let it over-boil or it will burn. Once golden in colour and the bubbles subside, pour onto a greased tray and place in the fridge to cool. Break into bite-sized pieces just before serving.
ROAST CARROTS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Carrot wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).
PREP STEP
While the Carrot wedges are roasting, slice the cheese. Rinse and slice the Tomatoes into half-moons. Rinse and cut the Stone Fruits into wedges, discarding the pips. Rinse and roughly shred the Salad Leaves. Drain and roughly chop the Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Rinse, pick, and roughly tear the basil.
HASSELBACK Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken
Pat the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, cut little pockets for the stuffing by cutting 3 or 4 incisions at the top of the chicken, about one finger apart (be careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom). Coat the chicken (including the inside of the pockets) in oil, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Fill each pocket with the Tomato half-moons and the cheese slices. Place the stuffed chicken on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake in the oven until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
STUNNING SALAD
Place a pan or griddle pan over high heat. When hot, fry the Stone Fruit wedges until charred, 1-2 minutes. In a salad bowl, combine the shredded Salad Leaves, the chopped Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes, the charred stone fruit, and ½ the torn basil. Toss through the Balsamic Dressing.
WOW, CHEF!
Plate up the stuffed hasselback Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken and the Carrot wedges. Serve the Stone Fruit salad alongside, sprinkled with the almond brittle. Garnish with the remaining basil.
Almonds - 40g
Honey - 20ml
Carrot - 720g
Mozzarella Cheese - 150g
Tomatoes - 2
Stone Fruits - 2
Salad Leaves - 80g
Tomatoes/" title="View all our recipes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes at eCook">Sun-Dried Tomatoes - 120g
Fresh Basil - 10g
Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-breasts/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Breasts at eCook">Free-range Chicken Breasts - 4
NOMU Italian Rub - 40ml
Balsamic Dressing - 100ml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken?
The preparation time for Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken with a charred stone fruit & almond brittle salad is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken with a charred stone fruit & almond brittle salad?
The total time required to make Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken with a charred stone fruit & almond brittle salad is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken?
Almonds, Balsamic Dressing, Carrot, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Basil, Honey, Mozzarella Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Salad Leaves, Stone Fruit, Stone Fruits, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken?
Calories: 665, Carbs: 66 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51.7 grams, Sugar: 47.4 grams, Salt: 597 grams
How do I prepare Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken?
ALMOND BRITTLE: Place the chopped almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until turning brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add 20g of butter and the honey. Allow to caramelise, 2-3 minutes. Try not to let it over-boil or it will burn. Once golden in colour and the bubbles subside, pour onto a greased tray and place in the fridge to cool. Break into bite-sized pieces just before serving. ROAST CARROTS: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the carrot wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). PREP STEP: While the carrot wedges are roasting, slice the cheese. Rinse and slice the tomato into half-moons. Rinse and cut the stone fruit into wedges, discarding the pip. Rinse and roughly shred the salad leaves. Drain and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Rinse, pick, and roughly tear the basil. HASSELBACK CHICKEN: Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, cut little pockets for the stuffing by cutting 3 or 4 incisions at the top of the chicken, about one finger apart (be careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom). Coat the chicken (including the inside of the pockets) in oil, the NOMU rub, and seasoning. Fill each pocket with the tomato half-moons and the cheese slices. Place the stuffed chicken on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake in the oven until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes. STUNNING SALAD: Place a pan or griddle pan over high heat. When hot, fry the stone fruit wedges until charred, 1-2 minutes. In a salad bowl, combine the shredded salad leaves, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, the charred stone fruit, and ½ the torn basil. Toss through the balsamic dressing. WOW, CHEF!: Plate up the stuffed hasselback chicken and the carrot wedges. Serve the stone fruit salad alongside, sprinkled with the almond brittle. Garnish with the remaining basil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken?
Almonds, Balsamic Dressing, Carrot, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Basil, Honey, Mozzarella Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Salad Leaves, Stone Fruit, Stone Fruits, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken have?
665 calories
How much fat content does Strandveld’s Hasselback Chicken have?
grams
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