Ingredients

Filling:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil pure
  Olive oil has a rich supply of polyphenols, powerful antioxidants also found in green tea and red wine which block the oxidative damage that free radical molecules wreak on cells, accelerating the aging and degeneration of joint tissue. It is also one of nature’s best sources of oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, two antioxidants that significantly reduce other inflammatory chemicals in the body.
• 1/2 small onion(s) diced
  Quercetin is another inflammation-fighter found in onions that neutralizes free radicals. It also inhibits the actions of histamines and other inflammatory mediators in both osteoarthritis (OA) and RA. The amount of quercetin your body absorbs from onions is more than three times greater than that of apples and twice what you get from tea.
• 2 cloves garlic minced
  Garlic and other members of the onion family are loaded with sulfur compounds that significantly drive down inflammation and reduce pain by inhibiting the enzymes directly responsible for joint inflammation. Sulfur is a critical component of both healthy cartilage and healthy joints, yet when analyzing the amount of sulfur in the fingernails of arthritis patients, researchers found that they have far less of this important mineral than people who didn’t have arthritis.
• 2 cups spinach
  Copper possesses an anti-inflammatory element that is vital for strong bones and healthy connective tissue. It also guards your joints against free radicals. A cup of spinach delivers 16% of your daily requirement of copper.
• 1 small pepper(s) red, roasted, chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato(s) sun-dried, chopped
• 1/4 cup goat cheese

Chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts, 4-6 oz each boneless, skinless and butterflied
• 1 tablespoon olive oil pure
  Olive oil has a rich supply of polyphenols, powerful antioxidants also found in green tea and red wine which block the oxidative damage that free radical molecules wreak on cells, accelerating the aging and degeneration of joint tissue. It is also one of nature’s best sources of oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, two antioxidants that significantly reduce other inflammatory chemicals in the body.

Spinach Sauce:

• 4 cups spinach
  Copper possesses an anti-inflammatory element that is vital for strong bones and healthy connective tissue. It also guards your joints against free radicals. A cup of spinach delivers 16% of your daily requirement of copper.
• 1 orange(s) juice of
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  Olive oil has a rich supply of polyphenols, powerful antioxidants also found in green tea and red wine which block the oxidative damage that free radical molecules wreak on cells, accelerating the aging and degeneration of joint tissue. It is also one of nature’s best sources of oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, two antioxidants that significantly reduce other inflammatory chemicals in the body.

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:

• 2 large pepper(s) red, roasted, chopped
• 1 lemon(s) juice of
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  Research shows 50 milliliters of olive oil (about 3 1/2 tablespoons) produce the same pain-relieving effect in your joints as a 200-mg tablet of ibuprofen. But don’t overdo it. Studies show that consuming no more than two tablespoons at a time produces optimal health benefit.
• 1 teaspoon honey

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 teaspoon pure olive oil on medium heat sauté the onion, garlic spinach and roasted pepper for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese.

See Tips and Notes for instructions on butterflying the chicken breasts. Lay the chicken flat on the cutting board and place half the filling on each breast.  Roll up like a cigar, tucking in the ends and place in a shallow casserole dish.  Coat with the tablespoon of pure olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

While the chicken is cooking, blanch the spinach in a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain and rinse, squeezing most of the water out.

Puree the spinach in a blender or food processor with the orange juice and extra virgin olive oil until smooth.

Puree the peppers separately with the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and honey.

Slice the chicken into four pieces each and serve with the sauces around the plate.

TIPS AND NOTES

For some extra crunch sprinkle a few tablespoons of toasted pine nuts around the plate. Try adding olives or capers to the filling as well.

To butterfly a chicken breast lay it flat on a cutting board and place your hand parallel on top. Take your knife horizontal to the cutting board and cut through the middle of the breast about ¾ of the way through. Open it up and pound gently until even in thickness.

We highly recommend olive oil from The Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club.