Name: Chicken Manchego
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 ounces manchego cheese or 1 cup manchego cheese; 1/2 cup roasted red pepper; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional); 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

Recipe by gailanng

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ingredients

5 ounces manchego cheese or 1 cup manchego cheese
¹⁄₂ cup roasted red pepper
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ³⁄₄ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

directions

Dice cheese and red peppers into small bite-size pieces.
Zest/grate lemon peel (no white).
Combine cheese, red peppers, lemon zest, almonds, 3 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper; let stand 15–20 minutes for flavors to blend.
Preheat grill pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with lemon pepper (wash hands). Place chicken in pan; grill 4–5 minutes on each side or until 165 degrees.
Slice chicken; top with cheese mixture and serve.

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