Chicken stuffed with Figs and Goat Cheese in Balsamic

Chicken stuffed with Figs and Goat Cheese in Balsamic
Recipe by surfinedaave
Serves 4

Ingredients:
6 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, pounded thin between plastic wrap
10 small fresh figs, cut into pieces
6 ounces goat cheese
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced very fine
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
salt, pepper
additional balsamic vinegar to sprinkle on top of chicken
additional olive oil to sprinkle on top of chicken
additional fresh thyme leaves for garnish, if desired

Pre-heat oven to 400ºF.

In a bowl, gently mix together the figs, goat cheese, thyme leaves, garlic, balsamic, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Lay each chicken breast out flat. Place1/6 of filling in middle. Roll the breasts up loosely, encasing the filling. Secure with toothpicks. Brush the rolled breasts with olive oil, and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar.

Roast chicken in oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Finish under broiler for a few minutes to brown the tops. Remove from oven. Let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with balsamic. Garnish with additional thyme leaves, if desired.

You can serve these whole, or slice them, and serve them over polenta, rice, mashed potatoes, etc. Enjoy!