I met a friend for dinner at the Bryant Park Grill the other evening. The restaurant boasts Parisian-style dining and is located right behind the New York Public Library at 25 West 40th Street in Bryant Park. Here are some sites you’ll see as you walk through the park to the restaurant.

Bryant Park Grill boasts American-style cuisine, and its wine list compliments its American cuisine with 26 selections offered by the glass from California. Certainly, I walked through the park to reach it!

So what to order?

Well, I was hungry, and being a big prepared chicken dish fan, I choseThe Organic Chicken stuffed with mushrooms smashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and carrots.

This meal ranks among the finest I’ve enjoyed. Thus, I heartily recommend the Bryant Park Grill because of the location, reasonable cost, food, and atmosphere. Reservations are recommended because even on a Wednesday night, seating was limited.

A Favorite Organic Chicken Recipe

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, and 1/4 cup chopped organic sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano, then stir in 1 egg and mix well. Butterfly 4 organic chicken breasts by making a lengthwise cut through the thickest part of the chicken breast, taking care not to cut all the way through. 

Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and pound each one lightly with a meat mallet to even thickness. Divide the quinoa stuffing equally between the 4 chicken breasts and fold the chicken over to enclose the stuffing. Secure the opening with toothpicks and place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. Serve hot with a side salad or your favorite roasted vegetables.

Bon appetit!

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