GrPesto Stuffed Chicken Thigh Roulade

[John Sp]

Hello All,

Tonight I decided to do a roulade of boneless skinless chicken thighs. I had been researching paleo recipes last week and ran across one that I thought I could adapt for the grill. The original recipe called for chicken breast and home made pesto but I was feeling lazy and decided to use stuff I already had on hand - that is boneless thighs and some store bought pesto. Pictures appear below.

Chicken Thighs Butterflied for Even Thickness and Pounded to about 1/4" Thickness Then Spread with Pesto


Rolled and Wrapped with Bacon


Resting Prior to Grilling


On the Grill Direct


Moved to Indirect


My Trusty Assistant Basting with More Pesto


​

This turned out OK. The family enjoyed it a lot but I was looking for bolder flavor. I will definitely try this again but I might add some feta cheese on the inside and maybe some creole mustard or rub (or both) on the outside. Sorry I did not get a plated pic - life got in the way and I did not get it done...


Regards,

John

 

[John Solak]

Too bad it didn't have the flavor profile you were looking for but they sure do look great!!!

 

[pj lietz]

Looks good, I'm going to have to try that. Or something like it.

 

[S.Six]

Maybe a slice of jalapeño inside to spice it up.

 

[Rich Dahl]

Maybe not exactly what you were looking for, but they look great and the additions you are going to try sure should kick it up some.

 

[ChuckO]

Nicely done John, nicely done!

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Looks great to me John!

 

[Dean V]

Looks very good to me.