GREEK GARLIC AND HERB-STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

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A warm evening, a glass of wine, and tender grilled chicken filled with herb-flecked cheese and olives--perfect.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 container (4 oz) garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese
1/3 cup coarsely chopped kalamata olives, patted dry
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, stir together cheese, olives, onions and oregano. Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact. Stuff each chicken with cheese mixture; secure with toothpicks. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, stir together cheese, olives, onions and oregano. Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact. Stuff each chicken with cheese mixture; secure with toothpicks. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

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