Editors' Pick
Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
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Sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
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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)
directions
- Preheat outdoor grill.
- For sauce, in a small bowl combine lemon zest, lemon juice and one tablespoon melted butter. Set aside.
- For stuffing, in a small bowl, combine parmesan, basil, one tablespoon butter, and garlic. Set aside.
- Place each chicken piece between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
- Use the flat side of a meat mallet (or the heel of your palm) to pound chicken into rectangles about 1/8-inch thick.
- Remove plastic wrap and spread stuffing on chicken.
- Fold in sides of each chicken breast and roll up, securing with a toothpick.
- Grill over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink.
- Brush sauce over chicken during the last 10 minutes of grilling.
Reviews
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I had 2 large chicken breasts in the freezer, so I defrosted and then pounded them thin. I used the full amount of stuffing for the 2 breasts since they were so large and the amount was just perfect. Very easy to roll up and secure with toothpicks too... Unfortunately, it rained just as I was planning on grilling these, so I put them in the oven at 375F for about 15-20 min instead and basted them a few times with the butter sauce. They did not brown, so I dusted the tops with a little parmesan cheese and broiled them for just a few minutes. Very flavorful and moist. I can only think they would be even tastier grilled... I will try them again soon!!!
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