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Title: Cherry Stuffed Grilled Chicken Post by: Ryan Martis on July 05, 2009, 05:41:13 AM (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/recipes/cherry_stuffed_grilled_chicken.jpg)
Cherry Stuffed Grilled Chicken 1 1/2 cups pitted and coarsely chopped Northwest fresh sweet cherries 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon each salt and chopped fresh thyme 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 4 to 6 ounces each 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1. Combine cherries, onion, sage, salt and thyme; mix well. 2. Cut a pocket on the thicker side of the chicken breast; sprinkle lightly with salt if desired. Stuff 1/4 of cherry mixture into the pocket; close opening with metal skewers or wooden picks. 3. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper; mix well. Add stuffed chicken breasts and marinate for 1/2 hour in refrigerator. 4. Broil or grill chicken breasts, brushing with marinade, until fully cooked and juices run clear when sliced. Makes 4 servings. Oven Method: Brown stuffed chicken in oven-safe skillet on both sides. Bake at 375° F 12 to 15 minutes or until juices run clear. Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 305 Calories, 32.4 g protein, 11.5 g carbohydrate, 14.3 g fat (42% Cal. from fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 1.1 g fiber, 1130 mg sodium. Recipe and photograph provided courtesy Washington State Fruit Commission. |