Cheesy Stuffed Mediterranean Chicken

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients



MARINADE





CHICKEN









Steps

  1. Place all of the marinade ingredients in a ziploc bag and add the chicken. Seal it, pressing out as much air as possible and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 1 day.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  3. Butterfly the chicken by slicing it open, leaving the back connected like a butterfly.

  4. Place mozzarella, pesto, spinach, tomatoes and olives inside and seal closed with toothpicks.

  5. Whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar and lemon zest.

  6. Set aside.

  7. Heat a pan to medium high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.

  8. Once shimmering, place the chicken in the pan and turn to medium low heat.

  9. Cook for 4 minutes and once browned, turn over.

  10. Add the balsamic and brown sugar mixture and cook for 5 minutes.

  11. Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

  12. Cover with the pan drippings and serve!

Notes

  • left overs can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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