Stuffed Chicken Caprese
Stuffed Chicken Caprese
Why is it that Chefs and cooking magazines don’t seem to tell us simple tricks that add lots of flavor to a recipe? In this case, marinating the chicken with various spices both softens the chicken and creates flavor. I learned this method in a number of other recipes that I was making. Those dishes were designed for a long marinade, and generally, a slow cooking process. The results are so good with this process, why not try to use it in other ways?So how about using for a quicker cooking method? In this Stuffed Chicken Caprese, I did just that. In so doing, I began to create the layers of flavor we always hear them talk about on the food cooking shows. For more great recipes like this one, visit Feed Your Soul Too.
Servings
8
servings
Ingredients
- 8 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 pound mozzarella
Directions
- Combine the oil, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl and mix well. Place the chicken in a deep container and pour the marinade on the chicken. Rub the marinade in the chicken. Let marinade for 2 hours or overnight. Heat an outdoor grill on medium heat. Remove the chicken from the fridge and let warm up for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken about 7 minutes per side. Take off the grill and place on a cutting board. Make a horizontal cut into the middle of the breast. Make the cut almost all the way through but do not cut all the way through.
- Meanwhile, cut the cheese in thick, approximately ¼-inch, slices lengthwise. Take the cheese and insert into the chicken cavity you created with the cut. Place on a baking tray and cook in a 325 degrees F oven for 15 minutes. This should provide a good melt on the cheese and cook the chicken all the way through.
- Serve and enjoy!