Grilled Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Ham
Makes 4 servings.
2 - whole boneless chicken breasts (skin left on) about 2 pounds, halved
4 - sticks Saga blue cheese (each 2x1/2x1/12 - inch)
4 - thin slices cooked ham
2 - Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 - Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 - cup pepper and garlic grilling sauce
4 - Tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Insert a sharp paring knife into the thicker end of each chicken breast half and cut a lengthwise pocket carefully, making it as wide as possible without puncturing sides.
- Wrap each stick of saga blue cheese in a ham slice, enclosing it.
- Insert the packages in the chicken pockets and seal each opening well with a wooden pick.
- In a small saucepan, bring the Worcestershire Sauce, the lemon juice and the pepper and garlic grilling sauce just to a simmer.
- Remove the pan from the heat and swirl in the butter.
Preheat grill to medium-high, according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Grill the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, on an oiled rack set over a medium high heat of your barbecue grill.
- Baste the chicken frequently with the sauce, for approximately 8 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.