Grilled Chicken Breasts with Ham Filling
Makes 4 servings.
2 - whole boneless chicken breasts (skin left on) about 2 pounds, halved
4 - sticks 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
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
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Insert a sharp paring knife into the thicker end of each chicken breast half and cut a lengthwise pocket carefully.
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Make it as wide as possible without puncturing sides. Wrap each stick of the blue cheese in a ham slice, enclosing it.
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Insert the blue cheese wrap into the chicken pockets and seal each opening well with a wooden toothpick.
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In a small saucepan, add the Worcestershire Sauce, the lemon juice and the pepper and garlic grilling sauce just to a simmer.
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Remove the pan from the heat and swirl in the butter.
Preheat grill to medium-high temperature.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Place on an oiled grill rack.
- Baste the chicken frequently with the sauce, for approximately 8 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve any leftover basting sauce along side of the chicken.