Creamy Stuffed Chicken Wrapped In Applewood Smoked Bacon Rsc Recipes

APPLEWOOD-SMOKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the brine: Whisk 2 cups water, the apple cider, vinegar, brown sugar, salt and honey in a medium saucepan until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large glass bowl or other heatproof container and refrigerate until cooled, 1 to 2 hours.
• Add the chicken to the brine, making sure it is completely submerged. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Preheat a grill to medium low and prepare for indirect cooking: On a gas grill, preheat the grill, then turn off half the burners. On a charcoal grill, light the coals, then bank to one side; put a disposable aluminum drip pan under the grates on the unlit side of the grill. Meanwhile, soak the applewood chips in water, 30 minutes; drain.
• Remove the chicken from the brine and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and generously sprinkle all over with the dry rub.
• When the grill registers 275˚ F, add the wood chips: On a gas grill, fill a smoker box with the chips and use according to the manufacturer's instructions; on a charcoal grill, sprinkle the chips over the coals. Place the chicken breast-side down on the cooler side of the grill. Cover the grill and smoke the chicken until the meat is no longer pink around the bone and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thighs registers 175˚ F, about 2 hours (if using charcoal, adjust the air vents and add more coals as needed so the temperature stays around 275˚ F).
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest at least 15 minutes before carving.
• Photograph Ralph Smith

CREAMY STUFFED CHICKEN WRAPPED IN APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON #RSC

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• 2. Butterfly the chicken breast and place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten with a meat mallet.
• 3. Season the chicken on both sides, with the packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning.
• 4. In a small bowl mix together the shallots, chives, and cream cheese.
• 5. Spread the mixture on top of the chicken and top with spinach.
• 6. Lay half of the bacon out next to each other in the style of a fence.
• 7. Place a chicken breast on top and fold each side up and fasten together with toothpicks.
• 8. Repeat with the other chicken breast.
• 9. Roast the Chicken for 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• 10. Turn on broiler to crisp-up the bacon.

STUFFED AND WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the grease has mostly rendered, but the bacon is still very soft, about 3 minutes. Remove, and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
• Stir together the cream cheese, green onions, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined. Divide this mixture onto each chicken breast. Fold the breasts in half, and wrap with 2 slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks as needed. Place into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the thickest part, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

SMOKED BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Brine:.
• Pour the water into a pitcher then add the salt.
• Stir until the salt is dissolved and the water returns to clear. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Pour the brine over the chicken breasts until covered, cover with lid or plastic wrap and place the bowl in the fridge to keep cold.
• Soak the 6 chicken breasts in a deep glass container for 2 hours flipping them over at the halfway mark to make sure they were evenly submerged.
• Preparing the Chicken Breasts:.
• After rinsing the breasts to make sure there was no extra salt on the outside of the meat, Lay the breast down in the brining bowl and cover them with rub.
• Lay 3 strips of bacon butted up against each other on a cutting board or flat surface. Lay one of the breasts across the bacon leaving enough bacon on the left side to wrap it over just a little.
• Roll the breast over a couple of times to completely wrap it in the bacon and use toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
• Smoking the Chicken Breasts:.
• Setup the smoker for about 230 degrees for best results, and add dry and soaked wood chips.
• Once the smoker is ready, go get the chicken breasts and place them directly on the grate leaving about 1 inch of space between them to allow the smoke to completely surround them.
• Estimate about 3 hours of cook time but that will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts that you purchased.
• About 30 minutes before they are finished, brush a light coating of barbecue sauce all over the top of them.
• There done when a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached.