Bacon Wrapped Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Drizzle and Basil Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Drizzle and Basil
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
Crispy bacon wrapped roasted red pepper, goat cheese stuffed chicken with a tangy balsamic drizzle and plenty of fresh basil!
ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 4 (6 ounce) chicken breasts, butterflied or pounded thin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 roasted red pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 8 slices bacon
- For the Balsamic drizzle:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
directions
For the chicken:
Lay the chicken flat, season the outside with salt and pepper, spread 1/4 of the mixture of the goat cheese, roasted red peppers, basil and lemon zest on the chicken chicken breasts, roll them up and wrap each in 2 slices of bacon
Grill over indirect medium heat, with the lid down, until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked (160F to 165F), about 20-30 minutes, or bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven on a wire rack on a baking pan until cooked, about 20-30 minutes, turning the oven to broil for the last few minutes to ensure that the bacon is crispy.
For the Balsamic drizzle:
Bring the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until it has reduced by half and thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
Option: Replace the salt and pepper with your favourite seasoning blend such as creole seasoning or taco seasoning.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 346, Fat 13.6g (Saturated 6g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 125mg, Sodium 556mg, Carbs 4.3g (Fiber 0g, Sugars 3.4g), Protein 49.3g
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