Smoked-Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken with Green Apple Slaw
Smoked-Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken with Green Apple Slaw is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cream cheese, and sage in small bowl to blend.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cream cheese, and sage in small bowl to blend.
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.
Combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, whisky, brown sugar, and butter in small saucepan.
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.).
Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
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.
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.
Transfer chicken to platter.
Serve with apple slaw, passing reserved sauce separately.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.