Chicken Bundles with Bacon Cheese and Basil
Prep Time
Serves
Cooking Mode
1 package (about 3 pounds) Compliments Balance Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
6 large or 12 smaller Compliments Organic Fresh Basil Leaves
¼ pound Compliments Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 6 equal pieces
6 wooden or metal skewers
6 slices Compliments Regular Sliced Bacon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 package (about 3 pounds) Compliments Balance Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
6 large or 12 smaller Compliments Organic Fresh Basil Leaves
¼ pound Compliments Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 6 equal pieces
6 wooden or metal skewers
6 slices Compliments Regular Sliced Bacon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
1Prepare a gas or charcoal barbecue for medium-high heat.
2While barbecue heats,place a chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
3With a smooth meat mallet, pound chicken until it is 1/4 inch thick.
4Repeat to pound all chicken.
5Arrange 1 or 2 basil leaves in the center of each pounded chicken breast.
6Place a piece of cheese on top of basil.
7Fold sides of chicken up and over basil and cheese to enclose tightly and completely.
8Secure tightly with skewers.
9Brush chicken bundles with oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
10Tightly wrap 1 strip of bacon around each bundle, securing it with skewers if necessary.
11Place bundles on grill over heat. Cover and cook until undersides are browned, 5-7 minutes.
12Turn bundles and cook to brown other sides, about 5 more minutes.
13Continue cooking, turning once or twice more, until chicken is well browned and nolonger pink in center (carefully cut to test so that melted cheese does not run out),5-10 more minutes.
14Transfer to a serving platter. Remove skewers and serve.
Tips
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Substitute Compliments Smoked Bacon 34% less salt if you’re concerned about your salt intake, or use turkey bacon for a lower fat choice.
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