Bacon Wrapped Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Drizzle and Basil

Crispy bacon wrapped roasted red pepper, goat cheese stuffed chicken with a tangy balsamic drizzle and plenty of fresh basil!

Bacon Wrapped Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Drizzle and Basil

ingredients

For the chicken:

• 4 (6 ounce) chicken breasts, butterflied or pounded thin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 1 roasted red pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 8 slices bacon

For the Balsamic drizzle:

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

directions

For the chicken:

1. Lay the chicken flat, season the outside with salt and pepper, spread 1/4 of the mixture of the goat cheese, roasted red peppers, basil and lemon zest on the chicken chicken breasts, roll them up and wrap each in 2 slices of bacon
2. Grill over indirect medium heat, with the lid down, until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked (160F to 165F), about 20-30 minutes, or bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven on a wire rack on a baking pan until cooked, about 20-30 minutes, turning the oven to broil for the last few minutes to ensure that the bacon is crispy.

For the Balsamic drizzle:

3. Bring the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until it has reduced by half and thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Option: Replace the salt and pepper with your favourite seasoning blend such as creole seasoning or taco seasoning.

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