Dish: shallow dish
Oven Accessory: greased enamel shelf in lower
position
Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place between
plastic film and flatten using a rolling pin. Put chicken into
dish with lemon juice, thyme and seasoning. Allow to
marinate for 2-3 hours in the fridge. Place chicken in dish
and cover. Cook on LOW MICROWAVEfor 15 mins or
until cooked through. Remove chicken and allow to cool
slightly. Roll out pastry to a 28 x 36cm (11” x 14”)
rectangle. Place ½ of the chicken on the centre third of
the pastry. Cover with ½ of the peppers, then all of the
brie then the rest of the peppers and finally the remaining
chicken. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg
and draw up the two longer sides together over the filling
and press the edges firmly together to seal. Flute the
edges. Pre-heat the oven on CONVECTION 200°C.
Transfer the pastry onto the enamel shelf and brush with
beaten egg. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cook on
CONVECTION 200°C for 30-35 mins. turning tray around
halfway. Until the pastry is crisp and golden.
Ingredients
600g (1lb5oz) boneless skinless
chicken breasts
30ml (2tbsp) lemon juice
5ml (1tsp) fresh thyme
salt and pepper
200g (7oz) jar of red peppers,
drained
150g (5oz) ripe brie
350g (12oz) ready made puff pastry
1 egg, beaten to glaze
25g (1oz) freshly grated parmesan
Layered Chicken Puff Serves 4-6
Ingredients
350g (12oz) leeks, trimmed
25g (1oz) butter
25g (1oz) plain flour
300ml (½pt) milk
225g (8oz) cooked chicken,
chopped
100g (4oz) ham, chopped
150g (5oz) gruyere cheese, grated
Salt and pepper
Dish: large bowl, rectangular dish
Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in
lower position
Slice the leeks and place in a large bowl with the butter.
Place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 10 mins. or until softened. Add the flour
and mix well. Stir in the milk and heat on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins. or until thickened stirring
halfway. Add the chicken, ham and cheese then season
and mix well.
Pour into the dish. Place on wire shelf and cook on
CONVECTION 230°C + GRILL 3 + LOW MICROWAVE
for 15-20 mins. or until piping hot and golden.
Creamy Chicken Gratin Serves 4
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