Avocado Brie-stuffed Chicken Breasts

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 (3.5 ounce) brie
• 3 large California avocados
• ⅓ cups shredded basil, divided
• 6 bone-in chicken breast halves
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Remove rind from brie, and chop cheese.
2. Mash 2 avocados with a fork; stir in cheese and 2 tablespoons basil.
3. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; loosen skin from chicken breasts without detaching it; spread avocado mixture evenly beneath skin.
4. Prepare a hot fire by piling charcoal or lava rocks on one side in a Weber charcoal or gas barbecue, leaving other side empty arrange chicken, skin side up over empty side and grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350°F to 400°F) 45 minutes or until chicken is done (do not turn chicken).
5. Process remaining avocado, remaining basil, broth, and next 3 ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
6. Serve with chicken.