Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

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

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ lb Provolone Cheese
  • ½ cup Chopped Sage
  • 1 cup Plain Dried Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Lemon
  • 3 Eggs
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 T Honey

Directions

  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.