Pepper-Jack Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pepper-jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups baby arugula, roughly chopped
  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (12 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
  • Vegetable oil, for the grill

Preparation

Step 1


Combine the cheese and arugula in a bowl. Cut a deep 2-inch-wide pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast with a paring knife. Stuff with the arugula mixture. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and the Cajun spice blend.

Preheat a grill to high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Grill the chicken until blackened and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 155 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Slice the chicken and serve.