Date And Cashew-Stuffed Chicken

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Chopped dates
1/4 cup	59ml	Toasted cashew pieces
1 tablespoon	15ml	Honey
1 tablespoon	15ml	Canola oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Lemon juice
1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Chicken breasts at least 1 1/2" thick
1 cup	237ml	Low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup	118ml	Dry white wine

Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a blender or food processor, combine the dates, cashews, honey, oil, and lemon juice until well mixed.

Cut a pocket in each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Spoon some of the stuffing into each breast.

Place the chicken breasts into a casserole dish. Add the broth and wine to cover the chicken.

Cover the dish and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until the chicken is brown, about 10 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 3 ounces.

Exchanges Per Serving: 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fruit, 1 Monounsaturated Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 249; Calories from Fat 76; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 69mg; Sodium 79mg; Carbohydrate 16g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 13g; Protein 27g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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