Gorgonzola Chicken Thighs

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 25 min

Servings: 6

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese (2 1/2 oz)
  • 1/2 dried bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 to 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Filippo Berio Olive Oil

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mash together cheese, 2 tbsp bread crumbs and pepper with fork. Lay chicken, smooth side down, on work surface. Crumble cheese mixture over top; press to flatten. Roll up chicken and secure with sturdy pointed toothpick.
    • Spread remaining bread crumbs and salt on waxed paper. Coat chicken bundles with olive oil; dip chicken into crumb mixture to lightly coat all over, shaking off excess. Place chicken on large baking sheet; brush all over with olive oil. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and chicken is cooked through.

     

    Recipe provided by Chef Sharon Sanders