Smoked-Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken with Green Apple Slaw

Health score
15%
Smoked-Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken with Green Apple Slaw
45 min.
4
363kcal

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Introducing a delightful culinary experience that combines the smoky richness of cheddar cheese with the fresh crunch of a green apple slaw - Smoked-Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken with Green Apple Slaw is a perfect dish for any occasion. In just 45 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with a meal that is not only visually striking but also bursting with flavor.

This recipe showcases succulent boneless chicken breasts, expertly stuffed with a creamy mixture of smoked cheddar and fresh sage, offering a savory explosion in every bite. The addition of a sweet and tangy basting sauce made with Scotch whisky, brown sugar, and maple syrup elevates this dish, providing a beautiful glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.

As a refreshing contrast, the accompanying green apple slaw brings a vibrant crunch and a splash of color to the plate, with thinly sliced Granny Smith apples, red onions, and green onions seasoned with lemon juice for that perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Not only is this dish a feast for the eyes, but it also caters to a spectrum of palates, with its harmonious play of savory, sweet, and tart flavors.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinner, this Smoked-Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken with Green Apple Slaw is sure to become a family favorite, providing a satisfying and memorable meal that is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. Get ready to fire up the grill and indulge in a unique blend of tastes and textures!

Ingredients

  •  chicken breast halves boneless with skin and tenderloin attached
  • 0.5 cup coarsely cheddar cheese smoked grated
  • tablespoon cream cheese room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons sage fresh chopped
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed ()
  • large very granny smith apple cored halved cut into matchstick-size strips ( 2 1/2 cups)
  •  green onions chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon maple syrup pure
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup onion paper-thin red
  • tablespoon scotch whisky 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Stir cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cream cheese, and sage in small bowl to blend.
  2. Place 1 chicken breast, skin side down, on work surface. Using small sharp knife, cut 1 1/2-inch-deep by 2-inch-long horizontal pocket in chicken. Pack in 1/4 of stuffing. Press tenderloin into pocket opening to seal in stuffing. Repeat with remaining chicken and stuffing. Arrange chicken on small baking sheet.
  3. Combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, whisky, brown sugar, and butter in small saucepan.
  4. Whisk over medium heat until sauce comes to simmer and is blended. (Chicken and basting sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  5. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
  6. Mix in apple, red onion, and green onions. Season slaw to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.
  7. Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rewarm basting sauce; transfer half to bowl and reserve. Set pan with remaining sauce at edge of grill to keep warm. Grill chicken, skin side down, until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn chicken over, repositioning over medium to medium-low heat. Grill until cooked through, turning occasionally and basting with sauce in pan during last 5 minutes, about 8 minutes.
  8. Transfer chicken to platter.
  9. Serve with apple slaw, passing reserved sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories363kcal
Protein31.63%
Fat46.59%
Carbs21.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.13
Glycemic Load
3.71
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
20.124347790428%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.88mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.72mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
4.2mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Quercetin
4.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:362.77kcal
18.14%
Fat:18.32g
28.18%
Saturated Fat:8.21g
51.3%
Carbohydrates:19.26g
6.42%
Net Carbohydrates:17.53g
6.38%
Sugar:15.46g
17.18%
Cholesterol:105.16mg
35.05%
Sodium:239.8mg
10.43%
Alcohol:1.35g
100%
Alcohol %:0.73%
100%
Protein:27.98g
55.96%
Copper:2.34mg
116.91%
Vitamin B3:11.91mg
59.55%
Selenium:40.7µg
58.14%
Vitamin B6:0.9mg
45.05%
Phosphorus:319.73mg
31.97%
Vitamin B5:1.76mg
17.61%
Vitamin K:16.92µg
16.12%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.06%
Potassium:552.62mg
15.79%
Calcium:136.28mg
13.63%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.76%
Magnesium:41.74mg
10.43%
Vitamin A:489.4IU
9.79%
Vitamin C:7.24mg
8.78%
Zinc:1.31mg
8.76%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.73%
Fiber:1.73g
6.92%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.78%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.59%
Iron:0.78mg
4.32%
Folate:16.25µg
4.06%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.02%
Source:Epicurious