Garlic Stuffed Chicken Thighs

5 from 1 vote

These garlic stuffed chicken thighs have an irresistible flavor that everyone will love and it is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time2 5

Cook Time40

Total Time2 45

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American, ukrainian

Keyword: chicken, garlic, stuffed, thighs

Servings: servings

Calories: 353kcal

Cost: $10

Ingredients

4 organic chicken thighs, deboned
1 bottle BRIANNAS Garlic Vinaigrette, divided (or another garlic vinaigrette)
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
4 slices cheddar cheese (long enough to fit inside the deboned chicken leg)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

In a gallon ziplock bag or large bowl, combine chicken with Real salt, black pepper, cayenne and 1/2 bottle BRIANNAS Garlic Vinaigrette
Marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator
When chicken is done marinating, fry onion in 1 teaspoon olive oil
Stuff chicken with cheese, onion mixture and olives. Secure with a toothpick. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Notes

Make sure you plan ahead to let the chicken thigh marinate enough. The chicken will have the best flavor when it has the time to marinate.
Do not overstuff the chicken or else it will make a mess. You don’t want to under stuff though. The perfect balance is when the chicken is full, but the filling does not stick out of the chicken.
Put a toothpick in each end of the chicken thigh. That way everything will stay put together.

Storing: Allow the chicken to cool to room temperature before placing it into an airtight container. You can store the airtight container in the fridge and the chicken will last 3-4 days.

Freezing: You can freeze the stuffed chicken either cooked or uncooked. If uncooked, wrap the chicken in plastic wrap, place into a freezer bag or container, and freeze. When you are ready to cook, allow the chicken to thaw in the fridge before cooking.

If you want to freeze the cooked chicken, follow the same steps (allow the chicken to cool to room temperature first) and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, allow chicken to reheat, splash with a bit of water, and reheat in oven or microwave.

Can I use chicken breast instead?

Yes. It won’t be as juicy or flavorful though as it is with chicken thigh though. You will also need to flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness before stuffing and rolling.

What temperature should the chicken be when cooked?

The desired internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Fun fact: for moist, softer chicken, you want to cook the chicken between 300-350 degrees, whereas for tougher, crispier chicken skin, you will want to cook it at around 425 degrees.

You can easily check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer. I always recommend having one because they are incredibly useful.

Should I cover the chicken with aluminum foil in the oven?

You don’t have to worry about covering the chicken in this recipe. It cooks perfectly fine without being covered.

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