Ontario Tender Fruit : Recipe : Ontario Peach and Brie Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

tip

*Chef's tip: Cassia may be substituted with cinnamon or nutmeg and cardamom may be substituted with ground ginger.

Ingredients

1/4 cup	water	50 mL
1/4 cup	sugar	50 mL
2 tsp	*each of cassia, cardamom and star anise	10 mL
5	Ontario peaches, washed and peeled - slice 4 peaches and dice 1 peach	5
4	chicken breast - skinless and boneless	4
	salt and freshly ground pepper
4	Brie cheese, cut into 1 oz (30 g) slices	125 g
8	basil leaves, washed	8
4	bamboo skewers, soaked in water	4

Directions

Preheat BBQ to 425 F (230 C).

In a smal sauce pan over high heat, comine water and sugar. Bring to boil and then simmer for 1 minute. To mixture add mixed spices and sliced peaches, bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer and cook for another 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, remove spices and then puree in blender until smooth. Add diced peach and set aside for later use.

Place chicken breasts on clean work surface. Using a sharp knife and focusing on one breast at a time, cut a 3-inch (7.5-cm) long slit horizontally into one side of the chicken breast to form a pocket. Take about 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the puree mixture and spread in the pocket of each breast. Then, stuff each breast with 2 basil leaves and a piece of Brie. In a horizontal and weaving fashion, secure each breast with one skewer, then season with salt and pepper.

Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for 6 minutes, on each side, or until internal temperature registers to 165 F (74 C). Remove from grill and rest for 2 minutes before serving with the balance of peach puree and your favourite summer-inspired garden salad.