Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

By á-25010

Stuffed with a cheesy breadcrumb center, these herbed chicken thighs are bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound provolone cheese, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh sage1 cup breadcrumbs
• Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 450F.

2.Sprinkle both sides of thighs with salt and pepper.

3.Combine cheese, sage, breadcrumbs and lemon rind. Add eggs and stir well. Place a small mound (2 to 3 tablespoons) of breadcrumb mixture on each thigh. Roll up tightly to cover filling. Place on a sheet pan or baking dish, seam side down Roast 30 minutes.

4.Combine olive oil and honey; mix well. Remove thighs from oven and brush with olive oil-honey mixture. Roast another 5 minutes, or until thighs are golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.