Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine softened, divided
- 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese
- 3/4 tsp dry thyme leaves Salt & Black Pepper
- 2 whl boneless chicken breasts with skin not split
- 1 Tbsp. bottled or possibly fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Directions
- Prepare grill for direct cooking. Combine 1 Tbsp. butter, blue cheese and thyme in small bowl till blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Loosen skin over breast of chicken by pushing fingers between skin and meat, taking care not to tear skin. Spread blue cheese mix under skin with a rubber spatula or possibly small spoon; massage skin to proportionately spread cheese mix.
- Place chicken, skin side down, on grid over medium coals. Grill over covered grill 5 min. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. butter; stir in lemon juice and paprika. Turn chicken; brush with lemon juice mix. Grill 5 to 7 min more or possibly till chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer chicken to carving board; cut each breast in half.
- This does take a little work, but it is worth it!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 97g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 232 | |
| Calories from Fat 152 | 66% |
| Total Fat 17.09g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 8.66g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.08g | |
| Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium 210mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 0.99g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.21g | 0% |
| Protein 18.25g | 29% |
