Pear Walnut Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Pear Bacon Jam - Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service

Ingredients

• ¼ pound bacon, chopped
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 (15-ounce) cans Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, diced, in extra light syrup, drained, juice reserved, pears divided to use 2 cups for Jam and 1 cup for filling
• ¼ cup reserved pear juice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup reserved diced Pacific Northwest Canned Pears
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
• 1 cup arugula, chopped
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon smoked salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup reserved pear juice
• 1 cup cornmeal
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced chives, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish