Title: Apricot Stuffed Chicken Post by: Ryan Martis on July 05, 2009, 05:33:54 AM Apricot Stuffed Chicken
2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skin on 1/2 cup dry stuffing mix 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 4 fresh apricots (1/2 pound), halved 1/2 cup apricot jam 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1. Place chicken skin side down and pound with a mallet to flatten slightly. 2. Combine stuffing mix, onion, butter, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. 3. Spoon stuffing mixture in a strip along center of each breast. 4. Place apricot halved on top of stuffing. 5. Wrap chicken around filling; tie each chicken roll with a string every 2 inches. 6. Barbecue on rack about 5 1/2-inches above medium-hot coals 15 minutes, turning once or twice. 7. Mix apricot jam, vinegar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon ginger. 8. Brush jam mixture over chicken rolls; continue cooking until done, about 5 to 10 minutes Makes 4 servings. Nutrition information per serving: 340 calories, 17 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates, 163 mg sodium, 13 g fat, 62 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber, 1095 IU vitamin A, 368 mg potassium. |