Basil-and-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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Tired of plain chicken breasts? Stuff them with fresh basil and cheese, then grill them for a fast and flavorful dinner.


Basil-and-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients
  • 1/4  cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 2  tablespoons
    snipped fresh basil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 4 
    skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 2  tablespoons
    lemon juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine Parmesan cheese, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and garlic; set aside.
2.
Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound lightly to about 1/8-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture on chicken. Fold in sides of each chicken breast; roll up, pressing edges to seal. Fasten with wooden toothpicks.
3.
For sauce, in a small bowl combine lemon peel, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; set aside.
4.
For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place chicken on the grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F), brushing occasionally with sauce the last 10 minutes of grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust grill for indirect cooking. Grill as above.)
Nutrition information
Calories 273, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 188 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 8%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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