Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; Stuffing; 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 to 1-1/2 pounds)

Servings: persons

Sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Stuffing
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 to 1-1/2 pounds)

1
Preheat outdoor grill.
2
For sauce, in a small bowl combine lemon zest, lemon juice and one tablespoon melted butter. Set aside.
3
For stuffing, in a small bowl, combine parmesan, basil, one tablespoon butter, and garlic. Set aside.
4
Place each chicken piece between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
5
Use the flat side of a meat mallet (or the heel of your palm) to pound chicken into rectangles about 1/8-inch thick.
6
Remove plastic wrap and spread stuffing on chicken.
7
Fold in sides of each chicken breast and roll up, securing with a toothpick.
8
Grill over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink.
9
Brush sauce over chicken during the last 10 minutes of grilling.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken

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