Sage And Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Total Time: 31 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 250 g fresh ricotta cheese, well drained
• 1 tablespoon shredded sage leaf
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 40 g finely grated parmesan cheese
• 4 chicken breast fillets, tenderloin removed
• 8 slices prosciutto (thin slices)
• olive oil, for brushing

Recipe

• 1 mix together the ricotta, sage, garlic, zest and parmesan until they are well combined. use a sharp knife to cut a large pocket into the side of each chicken breast and fill each pocket with a quarter of the ricotta mixture. pin the pockets closed with toothpicks and wrap each breast in two slices of proscuitto, securing it with a toothpick.
• 2 heat a barbeque flat plate to medium direct heat, brush the chicken parcels with olive oil and season them with freshly ground black pepper. cook them for 8 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through.