CHARCOAL-GRILLED STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND FONTINA
Steps:
- 1. Starting on thick side of breast, closest to breastbone, cut horizontal pocket in each breast, stopping ½ inch from edge so halves remain attached. Dissolve 3 tablespoons salt in 1 quart cold water in large container. Add breasts, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes. 2. Light large chimney starter filled with charcoal (6 quarts, about 100 briquettes) and allow to burn until coals are fully ignited and partially covered with thin layer of ash, about 20 minutes. Arrange all coals over half of grill, leaving other half empty. Position cooking grate over coals, cover grill, and heat grate until hot, about 5 minutes. Scrape grate clean with grill brush. Dip wad of paper towels in vegetable oil; holding wad with tongs, wipe cooking grate. Grill is ready when coals are hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for 2 seconds). 3. Meanwhile, combine butter, shallot, and tarragon in small bowl. Roll each piece of cheese in 1 slice prosciutto. Remove breasts from brine, dry thoroughly inside and out with paper towels, and season inside and out with pepper. Spread equal amount of butter mixture inside each breast. Place 1 prosciutto-wrapped piece of cheese inside each breast and fold breast over to enclose. Evenly space 3 pieces kitchen twine (each about 12 inches long) beneath each breast and tie, trimming any excess. 4. Place chicken breasts, skin side down, over hot part of grill and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until second side is just opaque, about 2 minutes. Move chicken, skin side up, to cool side of grill, with thicker side of breasts facing fire. Cover grill and continue to cook until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of stuffing registers 160 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to carving board and let rest, tented with foil, 10 minutes. Remove twine, then carve breast meat from bone (see photo below). Carve into ½-inch-thick slices and serve.
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Syedhamzashah Hamza
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Emiyoli Mzwali
[email protected]This dish was surprisingly easy to make and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Forson Gilbert
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just grill it when I'm ready to serve.
Pbpolash Biswas
[email protected]This dish was a hit at our last dinner party! Everyone loved the chicken and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Food World
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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Suraiya Aktar
[email protected]Not a fan. The chicken was dry and the stuffing was bland.
iTzKK06 higgins
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was undercooked and the stuffing was mushy. I had to throw the whole thing away.
Abdulbasit Sherefa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. The stuffing was also bland. I won't be making this again.
Pooja Parmar
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was cheesy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Shovo Islam
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Atiski Atiski
[email protected]This dish was surprisingly easy to make and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Hus Jdu
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just grill it when I'm ready to serve.
Ihsan Jagerani
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at our last dinner party! The chicken breasts were juicy and flavorful, and the prosciutto and fontina added a delicious richness. I will definitely be making this again.