Chicken Asparagus Rollatini with Red Currant Glaze

This is an inexpensive healthy dinner with a nice presentation and fast prep. time. It might make your grill a sticky mess, but the flavor is worth it!


Ingredients (serves 4):

4 well-trimmed chicken breasts

1 bunch asparagus (the thinner the better)

1/2 cup red currants (sometimes sold as "Zante" currants)

6-8 oz. red currant preserve

salt

pepper

olive oil

Preparation:

Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 - 1/4" thick (thickness will effect cooking time and "rollability"),

Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and set aside,

Trim asparagus and steam approx. 2 minutes then immediately cool down in a cold water bath (this helps to keep them from being overcooked),

Place a small handful of currants and approx. 6-8 pieces of asparagus on chicken and roll tightly,

Secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks,

Brush entire roll with red currant preserve,

Preheat grill to med.-high and cook approx. 5 minutes, flip, brush with preserve and grill for another 5 minutes (or until done),

Plate, remove twine or toothpicks and top with additional red currant preserve