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Grilled Stuffed Chicken Recipes with a Stewed Vegetable Garnish
Chicken is a great ingredient to work with. It is inexpensive, versatile, and juicy as long as you cook it right! The following recipe uses an herby cheese stuffing which adds even more succulence to the chicken breast. The chicken is also marinated in maple syrup and lemon juice so it is full of flavor. The stewed vegetable garnish is tasty as well and you can use any vegetables you like in this, or follow our suggestions. Why not add some Mexican vegetables like corn or beans? You can add these near the end of the cooking time. Use canned ones that are cooked and make sure you drain off all the liquid first.
This is a nice dinner for adults or kids because the flavors are mild enough to be pleasing to pretty much every palate and there is nothing too harsh or spicy in there. This delicious meal might become one of your family favorites. For sure you will be asked to make it again.
The combination of stuffed chicken breast and stewed vegetables gives you a healthy and balanced meal. The stewed vegetables contain potatoes but if you prefer, you could omit the potatoes and instead serve the chicken and stewed veggie recipe with mashed potatoes or fries. If you are looking for deliciously different ideas for moist chicken breast, why not give the following recipe a try? You certainly will not be disappointed with the results.
Stuffed Chicken with Tasty Stewed Vegetables
Ingredients -
For the Stuffed Chicken:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
5 oz goat cheese
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
5 teaspoons maple syrup
Olive oil for brushing
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or cilantro, to garnish
For the Stewed Vegetables:
2 potatoes
2 onions
1 celery heart
1 oz green beans
1 zucchini
2 large ripe tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 twig of sage
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
Preparation:
Cut a pocket into the middle of each breast and set aside. Mix the cheese, herbs, and half the maple syrup in a small bowl. Stuff this mixture into the chicken breasts. Do not overstuff them. Put the stuffed chicken in a ceramic dish and pour the rest of the maple syrup over. Add the lemon juice. Turn the chicken breasts and make sure they are well coated with the lemon juice and maple syrup. Refrigerate for 30 minutes while you prepare the garnish.
To make the garnish, wash all the vegetables, finely chop them, and keep them separate. In a saucepan place the butter and onions. Fry for 1 minute. Add the carrots and beans. Cook 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, zucchini, and celery. Add the peeled, seeded tomatoes and keep cooking over a low heat. If the mixture gets too dry, add a cup of broth. When the vegetables are cooked, add the herbs and vinegar. Keep cooking until all the liquid has evaporated.
Preheat the grill to a medium high heat.
Take the chicken breasts out of the refrigerator and pat them dry. Oil the grill and cook the chicken for 10 minutes. If there are any flare ups, use a spray bottle of water on them. Flip the chicken. Turn the heat down to medium. Close the lid and cook for 5 or 10 minutes more until they are cooked through.
Serve the chicken on a plate with a good helping of the stewed vegetable mixture. Garnish the chicken with the fresh parsley or cilantro.
(Serves 4)
Wine Suggestion:
Which Wine for Grilled Stuffed Chicken Recipes
You cannot go wrong serving a chilled California Chardonnay with this easy grilled chicken recipe. Chardonnay has its own unique flavor and it is versatile because it goes with so many different foods. The fruity flavors and slight taste of oak will complement the chicken, goat cheese, and vegetables in this recipe.
Photo Description:
As you can see from the picture, grilling your chicken is a wonderful idea because the grill marks transform it into something extra appetizing and the smoky taste it takes on makes it super-delicious as well. You can use any vegetables you want for the side dish but choose colorful ones. In this photo, the vegetables are tomatoes, corn, beans, onion, and other south of the border veggies but you can use whatever you like or anything you have in the refrigerator to use up. This easy recipe makes a family-friendly dinner which the whole family will request again and again.
Tips for Moist and Tender Chicken
Whether you are making grilled stuffed chicken breasts, a whole roast chicken, or another chicken recipe, it goes without saying that you want your chicken to be moist, flavorful, and tender. There is nothing attractive about overcooked chicken since it is usually dry and tasteless.
You should avoid freezing chicken or stuffed grilled chicken recipes wherever possible because when food thaws it loses moisture. This makes meat less tender. Keep raw chicken tightly wrapped in the refrigerator to avoid moisture loss.
How to Cook It
Leave the skin on the chicken while it cooks because this hold in the chicken juices which, in turn, keep it moist. You can remove the skin before you eat the chicken, if you want to. When you are roasting chicken, put some aluminum foil over the chicken breast area to stop it from drying out. Take it off during the final half an hour of the cooking time so it goes brown like the rest of the bird.
Make sure you cook chicken to the correct temperature. Undercooking it will make it tough (and potentially dangerous to eat) and overcooking it will cause moisture loss which dries it out. Let roast chicken sit for ten to fifteen minutes before you carve it, so the juices can redistribute around the meat. This will give you time to make a delicious gravy recipe for your grilled stuffed chicken breasts. If you have roasted a whole chicken, let it stand with the bottom end upwards to encourage more juices to flow towards the breast which is naturally drier.
Other Tips for Moist Chicken Recipes
If you cut chicken across the grain, you will get slices with shorter fibers and therefore the meat will be more tender. The same applies with other meats like lamb or beef. Always use a sharp knife for carving your poultry, else you will get ragged edges, and that does not look good. If you are going to add cooked chicken to a dish with a long cooking time, use dark meat because white meat will not stay moist for as long.
Anyone can make easy chicken recipes and chicken is one of the first meats that many chefs learn how to cook. So if you fancy some tasty grilled stuffed chicken breasts or another kind of chicken recipe, use the above tips to ensure your poultry comes out moist and tender.
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