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Recipes => Recipes => Poultry => Topic started by: bbqchef on January 18, 2014, 07:58:03 AM

Title: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: bbqchef on January 18, 2014, 07:58:03 AM

Sun-Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons sun dried tomato pesto (see below)
8 (1/4-inch) slices fresh mozzarella
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese

For the pesto:

1 cup smoked sun-dried tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup good quality olive oil

Shred or thinly slice four slices of the mozzarella.

Prepare the pesto by combining all the ingredients except the olive oil in a small food processor and process until chunky. With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and process to form a smooth paste.

Butterfly the chicken breasts by placing a knife along the longest side and slicing almost all the way through. (Hold your hand flat on top of the chicken and angle the knife slightly downwards to avoid cutting your hand.) Layer the breasts between two pieces of food film or waxed paper and slightly flatten the breasts with a meat mallet to about a one-half inch thickness.

Layer the inside of the chicken breasts with some of the shredded mozzarella and about a tablespoon of the pesto. Fold the top section over and secure with toothpicks.

Combine the egg and water in a small bowl. In another bowl mix together the breadcrumbs and the Pecorino cheese.

Preheat your smoker (or oven) to 375 degrees F.

Roll the chicken in the egg wash and then into the breadcrumbs; coat completely.

Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.


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Pesto ingredients... basil, garlic, sun dried smoked tomatoes


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Blended in the food processor


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Pesto spread on the butterflied chicken breasts


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Sliced mozzarella added


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Ready to eat!


(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q616/bbqchef/pestocrostiniwm.jpg)

Any remaining pesto can be used for crostini

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: sliding_billy on January 18, 2014, 08:38:55 AM

That looks really good Chef.

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: Smokin Don on January 18, 2014, 09:37:35 AM

Chicken looks cheesy good!!! Nice cook! Don

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: africanmeat on January 18, 2014, 10:23:07 AM

nice very very nice .

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: HighOnSmoke on January 18, 2014, 10:25:19 AM

Super good looking cook Chef!

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: deestafford on January 18, 2014, 10:55:42 AM

My cooking repretwa just got more better.  Thanks, Dee

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: sparky on January 18, 2014, 11:16:19 AM

 simply outstanding.  very impressive.  I would like some plz.   8)

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: CDN Smoker on January 18, 2014, 11:57:42 AM

Wow, world class Chef ;D

Title: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: mikecorn.1 on January 18, 2014, 01:56:40 PM

Man, that looks good!


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Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: pmillen on January 18, 2014, 02:01:22 PM

Best breast I've seen in a long time.

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: aliengriller on January 18, 2014, 02:07:46 PM

That looks delicious, and perfect (without the bread) for my pre-diabetic diet.  Copied down the recipe.   Hope you don't mind.   

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: bbqchef on January 18, 2014, 03:03:46 PM

Pmillen...

I've seen better breasts but it's not bad for chicken <lol>.

Alien...

Anything I post here is for everyone. Enjoy!

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: Ka Honu on January 18, 2014, 04:08:47 PM

Hmm. Wonder how that excellent-looking dish would work with sous vide and a light browning after.

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: bbqchef on January 18, 2014, 04:20:57 PM

Haven't done any sous vide yet... think it's too time consuming.

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: fishingbouchman on January 18, 2014, 08:03:40 PM

Pass a plate.  Love the idea.

Title: Re: Chicken breasts with sun dired tomatoes and mozzeralla
Post by: Wing Commander on January 19, 2014, 02:03:59 AM

Looks good from here. Thanks for sharing the recipe.