Peach Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Queso de Freir
- 1 whole Small Or 1/2 Ripe Medium Size Peach
- 1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar
- 2 teaspoons Julienned Basil Or 1/2 Tsp. Chopped Rosemary
- 2 pieces Bone-in Split Chicken Breast Halves With Skin
- 4 slices Prosciutto (about 1 Oz.)
- 4 ounces, weight Queso De Freir Cheese, Cut Into 1/4-inch Slices
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (NOT TABLE SALT!)
- 8 sticks To 10 Sticks Toothpicks Presoaked In Water For At Least 30 Minutes
- 2 pieces (small) Aluminum Foil
- Note: Prep time given includes 30 minutes of soaking for toothpicks.
- See blog for some step-by-step photos.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut peach into 1/4-inch slices.
- Place in a small bowl.
- Add agave nectar and rosemary.
- Stir to combine.
- Cut a slit along one side of the breast creating a large pocket.
- If the there is a natural gap between the breast meat and the tenderloin, use that as a guide.
- For each breast: layer the opening with half of the peach and rosemary mixture (spoon on any excess agave), half of the prosciutto, and half of the cheese.
- Secure opening with 4 to 5 toothpicks to keep contents in.
- Brush oil on all sides of breasts.
- Season with black pepper and Kosher salt.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Cover the opening with a small piece of aluminum foil to prevent drying out.
- Avoid pressing foil onto cheese.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil.
- Bake for 5 additional minutes (thickest part of breast should be 155 degrees F).
- Remove chicken.
- Turn oven on Hi broil.
- If needed, prop up chicken with a wad of aluminum foil so that the area with skin faces straight up.
- Broil until the skin is golden brown and bubbly, about 2 minutes on middle rack.
- Keep a close eye on it as it will burn quickly.
- Remove all toothpicks prior to serving.
basil, chicken, cheese, olive oil, black pepper, kosher salt, water, aluminum foil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/peach-prosciutto-stuffed-chicken-breast-with-queso-de-freir/ (may not work)