The Count of Monte Cristo (Edmond Dantes), was a young sailor who was unjustly accused of aiding the exiled Napoleon. After 14 years of imprisonment in a French island fortress, he escapes by taking the place of a dead companion by being sewn into a burial shroud and thrown into the sea. Dantes eventually makes his way to the island of Monte-Cristo adopting the persona of the Count of Monte Cristo and becomes a powerful, shadowy figure who eventually avenges himself on those who wronged him. Enjoy!

Directions: Begin with 3 boneless chicken breasts trimmed of all fat. Butterfly each breast and open up flat. Place the following on the chicken breast:

    3 thin slices of Boars Head Ham
       (you can also use turkey)
    4 small slices of sharp cheddar cheese

Mix the following in a separate bowl:

    1/4 cup olive oil
    4 cloves of garlic - grated fine

Fold the chicken back together with the ham and cheese in the middle. Using a basting brush, coat both sides of the chicken with the above garlic and oil. The sprinkle each side of the chicken breast with the following mixture:
    1 T. salt
    1 t. garlic
    1 t. onion powder
    1/2 t. thyme
    1/2 t. ground bay
    1/2 t. sage
    1/2 t. black pepper

Grill over direct heat turning frequently until the center reaches 160 degrees.

Enjoy!

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The Breasts!	Start with fresh clean, trimmed healthy chicken breasts.
Butterfly the breasts	Be careful not to cut your hands while handling these breasts.
Lay them open	Spread the breasts for easy access.
Add the ingredients	Add the ham and cheese to the center.
Close them up	Carefully close each breasts to include the ham and cheese and coat with the oil and garlic mix.
Lay it on	Gentley sprinkle the breasts with the dry seasonings
Let's Cook!	Turn frequently and don't let them burn.
Let's eat!	Make sure the rest of the food is this good!