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Herbed Balsamic Chicken with Blue Cheese

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Herbed Balsamic Chicken with Blue CheeseElinor Carucci

This dish requires just four ingredients (aside from oil, salt, and pepper). Serve with an arugula salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (5 to 6 ounces each)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence*
1 3-to 4-ounce wedge blue cheese, cut into 6 slices

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Whisk vinegar, 3 tablespoons oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Add to chicken; seal bag. Chill 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack generously with oil. Arrange chicken on grill. Sprinkle with herbes de Provence, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to plates; top each with slice of cheese.

    Step 3

    • Sold in the spice section of supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
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