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CHERRY STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ cups pitted, coarsely chopped Northwest fresh sweet cherries
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and chopped fresh thyme
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 to 6 oz. each)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1½ teaspoons garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
 

DIRECTIONS

Combine cherries, onion, sage, salt and thyme; mix well.

Cut a pocket on the thicker side of the chicken breast; sprinkle lightly with salt if desired.

Stuff 1/4 of cherry mixture into the pocket; close opening with metal skewers or wooden picks.

Combine oil, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper; mix well.

Marinate stuffed chicken breasts 1/2 hour in refrigerator.

Broil or grill chicken breasts, brushing with marinade, until fully cooked and juices run clear when sliced.

OVEN METHOD: Brown stuffed chicken in oven-safe skillet on both sides. Bake at 375° F 12 to 15 minutes or until juices run clear.
 

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:

305 Calories, 32.4 g protein, 11.5 g carbohydrate, 14.3 g fat (42% Cal. from fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 1.1 g fiber, 1130 mg sodium.
 

Northwest Cherry Growers - www.nwcherries.com/