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Smoked Stuffed Chicken Breast With Kale & Peppers

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If your weekly meals are getting a bit “stale,” here are 2 proven techniques to breathe new life into those meals: 1) fire up the grill, and 2) find a way to stuff it (whatever “it” is).

When preparing food on the grill, I recommend using wood pellets instead of charcoal. I’ve noticed a reduction in the amount of “charred” or burnt parts on pieces of protein since I switched to a wood pellet grill – carcinogens have been associated with certain forms of cancer and they tend to form when parts of meat are overcooked or burnt…you know, the “good” parts! Lol

But this doesn’t mean you can’t use charcoal! It just means that, again, you should enjoy grilling from time to time, as part of a well-balanced diet.

You can also mitigate the risk of carcinogens by purchasing higher quality protein (not processed) and incorporating hearty vegetables on the grill like zucchini and onions and potatoes.

And as always, go lean! When you use a leaner protein, there are less fat drippings which tend to fall into the fire and create more smoke, which can then be deposited on the meat.

Lastly, the flavors of the wood pellets are amazing! You can get hickory, apple, maple, pecan, etc – there are a lot of possibilities and they all help flavor your food.

If you follow me on Snapchat (@fitmencook) then you know that my go-to wood pellet grill is the Traeger Grill.

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Smoked Stuffed Chicken Breast With Kale & Peppers

Ingredients

* Optional Substitution Note

Ingredients for 1 stuffed chicken breast:

  • 6oz chicken breast, raw
  • 1/2 cup chopped kale
  • 1/8 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/8 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon mozzarella (optional)
  • Seasonings:
    • 1 teaspoon garlic (paste or minced)
    • 1 tablespoon mixed herb seasoning, no salt
    • sea salt, pepper to taste

Steps

Step 1

Set grill to 275F (or oven to 300F).

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, make a lengthwise cut from the thickest side of a chicken breast to within 1/2 inch of the opposite side. Open chicken so it lies flat and resembles a butterfly or heart.

Step 3

Season the chicken breast and rub in the seasonings.

Step 4

Open the chicken breast and add the veggies and cheese.Tightly pack in the ingredients so the chicken can fold close.

Step 5

Place the stuffed breast on the grill, or baking sheet for the oven, and bake for about 25 minutes. About halfway through the cooking, you can carefully flip the chicken breast over to create grill marks on the opposite side but be careful not to spill the stuffing.  You will know the chicken breast is done when the flesh is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

Step 6

Enjoy.

Approximate macros for 1 serving

Smoked Stuffed Chicken Breast With Kale & Peppers

Kevin Curry



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Calories 248


Ingredients for 1 stuffed chicken breast:

  • 6oz chicken breast, raw
  • 1/2 cup chopped kale
  • 1/8 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/8 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon mozzarella (optional)
  • Seasonings:
    • 1 teaspoon garlic (paste or minced)
    • 1 tablespoon mixed herb seasoning, no salt
    • sea salt, pepper to taste

  1. Set grill to 275F (or oven to 300F).

  2. Using a sharp knife, make a lengthwise cut from the thickest side of a chicken breast to within 1/2 inch of the opposite side. Open chicken so it lies flat and resembles a butterfly or heart.

  3. Season the chicken breast and rub in the seasonings.

  4. Open the chicken breast and add the veggies and cheese.Tightly pack in the ingredients so the chicken can fold close.

  5. Place the stuffed breast on the grill, or baking sheet for the oven, and bake for about 25 minutes. About halfway through the cooking, you can carefully flip the chicken breast over to create grill marks on the opposite side but be careful not to spill the stuffing.  You will know the chicken breast is done when the flesh is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

  6. Enjoy.



Nutrition per serving

Calories248cal
Protein45g
Fats6g
Carbs3g
Fiber1g
Sugar1g
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Nutrition per serving

Calories248cal
Protein45g
Fats6g
Carbs3g
Fiber1g
Sugar1g
About Kevin - author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey, I'm Kevin

My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.

By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!