Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini, Tomato and Basil
"A grill recipe to use your summer vegetables! This recipe works well with chicken, but another option is to substitute pork loin."
photo by loof751
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 oz each)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
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Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- olive oil, for basting
directions
- Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill.
- Butterfly each chicken breast half by slicing it horizontally from one side to within 1/2 inch of other.
- Open like a book and sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.
- For Marinade: In a shallow baking dish, combine ingredients.
- Add chicken and turn to coat all sides.
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Layer tomato and zucchini slices and basil leaves inside each chicken breast.
- Close and secure with toothpicks.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken breasts over a medium fire, turning often and brushing occasionally with olive oil, until juices run clear when pierced by a skewer, 20-30 minutes.
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Reviews
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Bev you have done it again, another 5 star recipe! Perhaps in the instructions the marinade ingredients could be placed at the bottom of the ingredient list so there is no confusion where tthe marinade cuts off. I loved the tomato & zuke in the chicken it adds a subtle flavor. I took the liberty of increasing the garlic to 2 cloves and added 2 chopped jalapeno to the tomato & zuke stuffing. Great recipe. I'm now going to look through your others MMMmmmm good Thanks Bev -
Delicious, but these are no substitute for brownies. Course > Desserts > Cookies & Brownies ? -
Great recipe, easy and delicious! Loved the basil, perfect with the veggies. The marinade on this gave the chicken a wonderful flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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This was so easy to do and it tasted great. I used sundried tomatoes instead and fed my family a delicious meal for less than 300 calories. -
Really enjoyed this recipe! I marinated the chicken in the morning and let it sit all day in the 'frig. which gave it a wonderful deep flavor. These make a beautiful presentation!
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