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Chicken, Kicked Up




Source of Recipe


Chef Emeril Lagasse


Recipe Introduction


Stuffed Barbecued Chicken With Spicy Pineapple Barbecue Sauce


List of Ingredients




4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 6 to 8 ounces each
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 ounces Gouda cheese, cut into 4 pieces about 2" x 1/2"
• 4 very thin slices ham, about 2" x 3" each
• Emeril's Original Essence (recipe below)
• Spicy Pineapple Barbecue Sauce, recipe below


Recipe



Place the chicken on a cutting board. Insert a thin, sharp knife into the thick side of each chicken breast and make a horizontal pocket about 2-inches long and 1-inch deep, being careful not to cut through to the other side.

In a non-reactive bowl or a large zip-lock bag, combine the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken breasts, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally.

Preheat the grill to medium-high and remove the chicken from the marinade and blot with paper towels. Wrap one piece of ham around each piece of cheese and insert into the chicken breasts. Secure the openings with toothpicks that have been soaked in water for 5 minutes. Lightly season the chicken on both sides with Essence.

Lightly oil the grill rack and set 5 to 6 inches above the coals. Place the chicken on the grill and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of sauce over each breast. Close the grill and cook for 1 minute.

Carefully remove the chicken from the grill with a large spatula and arrange on 4 large plates. Serve with additional barbecue sauce, and with potato salad or rice salad on the side. Yield: Makes 4 servings

Emeril's Original Essence

• 5 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablspoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons cayenne
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme

Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and blend well. Store in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

Spicy Pineapple Barbecue Sauce

• 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sriracha hot chile sauce
• 1 canned chipotle pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree for 30 seconds. Transfer to a small decorative serving bowl and pass alongside the barbecued chicken breasts. (The sauce will keep stored in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.) Yield: Makes about 2 1/4 cups