Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Arugula and Parmesan
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Arugula and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 cups (75 g) arugula, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (35 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate (see note).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, soften the garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes in the oil. Add the arugula and cook for 2 minutes or until wilted. Transfer into a bowl. Add the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- On a work surface, butterfly the chicken breasts. To do this, remove the chicken cutlets found underneath the breasts and reserve for another use. Cut each breast in
- half horizontally without going all the way through to the other side and open them like a book. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Spread the arugula mixture over the inside of each breast. Close to seal in the filling. Secure closed using a toothpick as needed. Lightly oil the meat.
- Grill the chicken for 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve with rice and green salad, if desired.
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Arugula and Parmesan