GRILLED PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN THIGHS

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An economical, yet tasty meal. Chicken thighs are flavored with pesto, grilled and then served on Italian bread. For the pesto, I use my favorite, Recipe #220704.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 8 thighs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (8 thighs)
1 cup pesto sauce (1/2 Basil Pesto)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 8 pieces on the diagonal

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill.
  • Loosen skin from thighs to form a pocket; stuff with pesto.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mash garlic with 1/8 teaspoon salt to form a paste; stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and brush on bread slices.
  • Toast bread on grill.
  • Serve chicken on bread, garlic side up.

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