Description
Savory garlic butter mushroom stuffed chicken delivers a mouthwatering blend of tender chicken and rich, earthy mushrooms. Herb-infused filling and golden-brown exterior promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4 lb / 1.8 kg) chuck roast, halved
- 3 cups (720 ml) fresh pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) tomato paste
- ¼ cup (60 ml) tamari/soy sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp chopped pickled ginger
- 1 tbsp sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsps tamari/soy sauce
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
- 2 tsps lime zest
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C), selecting a deep Dutch oven for optimal cooking and flavor development.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk together olive oil, tomato paste, tamari sauce, vinegar, honey, grated ginger, chipotle powder, paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper into a robust flavor blend.
- Initial Roasting: Position the roast in the Dutch oven, thoroughly coating with marinade mixture, surround with fresh pineapple chunks, and add water to maintain moisture during cooking.
- Slow Cooking: Cover with a tight-fitting lid and roast for 2.5-3 hours, allowing meat to become exceptionally tender and deeply infused with complex flavors.
- Pineapple Salsa Preparation: Simultaneously combine remaining pineapple chunks with diced avocado, finely chopped jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and lime juice to create a vibrant accompaniment.
- Caramelization Phase: Increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C), remove lid, and continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Remove roast from oven, carefully shred meat using two forks, mixing with surrounding sauce and integrating all developed flavors.
- Sauce Preparation: Combine specified bang bang sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, creating a complementary flavor profile.
- Serving: Present shredded roast accompanied by freshly prepared pineapple salsa and bang bang sauce, allowing diners to customize their experience.
Notes
- Optimize Marinade Mixing: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution and coat the roast completely for maximum taste absorption.
- Temperature Control Matters: Follow precise oven temperature changes to achieve perfectly tender meat with a caramelized exterior.
- Moisture is Critical: Adding water prevents meat from drying out and creates a rich, flavorful cooking environment during the long roasting process.
- Sauce Preparation Tip: Prepare salsa and bang bang sauce while roast is cooking to maximize efficiency and serve a complete meal with complementary flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg