My friend and I at work ran another 5k at lunch today. It was a little hot outside, but we did great. And I rode my bike to work. I was laughing so hard to myself because as I was riding home, I kind of went the long way to get more exercise and I came upon a block that was freshly paved. I started to wonder if I could ride my bike with no hands! Okay, I haven’t done that in 30 years, but I took one hand off the handle bars, then the other. I did that for two blocks but stopped because:
a). One of my friends could have seen me
b). One of my kids friends could have seen me
c). I didn’t think it was a great idea in case I fell and knocked a couple of teeth out because I was a 41 year old riding her bike no handed! It was fun though!
I haven’t made this dinner in a long time. My Mom made me home made pesto, so that’s what I used. It’s super easy, and mighty tasty.
I got this recipe from my local grocery store: Their picture is a little better than mine turned out, so click on the recipe link to see what it looks like!
Here is what you will need:
4 boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp. black pepper, salt
1/2 cup of pesto sauce
1/2 cup of Perlini fresh mozzarella balls (these are at the deli counter)
1/2 cup sliced fire roasted red peppers
Using a sharp knife, cut each chicken breast lengthwise almost all the way through, taking care to avoid cutting through to the other side. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the pesto inside each pocket, then fill each with 1/4 of the mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the roasted red pepper slices. Rub remaining pesto over exterior of chicken to coat lightly.
The original directions have you grill this for 15 minutes total, turning half way. I cooked it on a skillet coated lightly with canola oil until the chicken is cooked through.
Each chicken breast is 414 calories, 20 fat and .6 fiber. Have this with a light side salad and its a perfect summer dinner. This would be a great meal to make for family or friends to come over, since its easy to make more for a crowd.
Two of my daughter’s favorite things are pesto and mozzarella–I’m going to make this (but without the peppers)…so simple, and I’m sure so good! Thanks!
That recipe looks great, plus how fun to use the tiny mozzarella balls!
I’m glad you are enjoying riding your bike and am very impressed at going two blocks with no hands! I’ve tried that, but have been too chicken to do it for long. Like you, I would feel like a fool if I fell off and hurt myself!
Oh wow…..awesome recipe….
LOL@ bike riding! I did the same thing this summer at the beach and also worried how I would explain my 41 year old self falling due to “joy riding”, too!!! Hey, we gotta have a little fun while no one’s looking, right??
Great recipe, too!
Now you have me wondering if I could ride my bike no handed. Of course I would have to pump up the tires in the bike so probably not going to be an experiment I try anytime soon.
I am here to support pesto and its billigion uses.
Great recipe, pesto & mozarella sound delicious stuffed inside the chicken!
Hah I used to ride without using the handlebars all the time. I wonder if I can still do it? Way to go with the 5k 🙂
Love the bike story! I used to do that as a kid, you are inspiring me to want to get back on a bike and try it again 🙂 got to have some fun any way you can!
Pesto is awesome and these stuffed chicken sound even better! Going to have to try it
You ran a 5K during lunch? You are dedicated!
Looks great and who care if they see you enjoying life?
How did the weigh in go last week.
I love the pesto recipe, I definitely need to try it.
I so wish I could bike to work (or anywhere really) I’m moving in the winter and hopefully my new location will make it easier to bike ride to some places.
That chicken looks good, but I wouldn’t add the roasted red peppers – don’t like ’em! I thought the 414 calorie count was pretty high, so I put the recipe into MasterCook, and it was only 345 calories. If you only put 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce inside the breast and eliminate the pesto coating, it’s reduced to 270 calories! I’m going to try it. Love, Mom (the pesto sauce maker)