Bacon-Stuffed Grilled Calypso Chicken: A Flavorful Caribbean Delight 🍍🌴

Grilled Calypso Chicken 🍗

Overview:

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 235.9 per serving
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins, Easy

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken breast halves
• 6 slices Canadian bacon
• 1/8 – 1/4 cup pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Gently loosen the skin from the chicken breast halves, using your fingers, to form a pocket between the skin and the meat.

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2. Stuff with Bacon: Place one slice of Canadian bacon into each pocket formed under the chicken skin.

3. Microwave Preparation: Arrange the stuffed chicken breast halves in a microwaveable casserole dish, ensuring the skin side is facing up and the thickest parts are positioned towards the outside edges of the dish.

4. Cover and Microwave: Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap, folding back one corner to vent. Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the chicken begin to cook. You may notice a snapping noise due to the bacon.

5. Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by adding pepper to taste. Set aside for later use.

6. Grilling Preparation: Once the chicken is partially cooked in the microwave, you have two options:

   • Refrigerate for Later: If not grilling immediately, remove the chicken from the dish and refrigerate it for later use.
   • Grill Immediately: If grilling immediately, place the partially cooked chicken on the grill, skin side down, over medium heat or coals.

7. Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes, turning it over occasionally, until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Brush the chicken frequently with the prepared sauce during grilling.

8. Prepare the Remaining Sauce: While the chicken is grilling, heat the remaining sauce in a saucepan until it comes to a boil.

9. Serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked, serve it hot off the grill with the heated sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 235.9
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 2.8g
• Cholesterol: 60.6mg
• Sodium: 639.1mg
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Sugar: 11.3g
• Protein: 21.3g

Recipe Notes:

• This Grilled Calypso Chicken recipe combines the savory flavors of chicken with the smoky essence of Canadian bacon, creating a dish bursting with Caribbean-inspired taste.
• The unique method of microwaving the chicken before grilling ensures that it cooks evenly and retains moisture, while also infusing it with the flavor of the bacon.
• Don’t forget to brush the chicken with the pepper-infused sauce while grilling to add an extra kick of flavor.
• Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables or a tropical salad, for a complete and satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Caribbean.