Grilled Basil and Garlic Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Grilled Basil and Garlic Stuffed Chicken

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 tsp finely shredded lemon , rind of
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp melted butter
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (please use a good parmesan cheese)
2 -3 tbsp snipped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced ( may add more)
1 lb skinless chicken breast half (4 medium)
salt and pepper
ground red pepper

Directions:

For sauce, in a small bowl combine lemon peel, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon melted butter.
For stuffing, combine butter, parmesan cheese, basil and garlic in a small bowl.
Set aside.
Place chicken piece between 2 double layers of plastic wrap.
Use flat side of a meat mallet to pound chicken into rectangles about 1/8 inch thick.
Remove plastic warp.
Spread stuffing on chicken.
Sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and ground red pepper to taste.
Fold in sides of each chicken breast and roll up chicken.
Secure with wooden toothpicks.
Grill over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, brushing occasionally with sauce the last 10 minutes of grilling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	200.21 Kcal (838 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11g	17%
Cholesterol	87.66mg	29%
Sodium	462.95mg	19%
Potassium	348.75mg	7%
Total Carbs	1.38g	0%
Sugars	0.32g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.08g	0%
Protein	25.27g	51%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	81.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.02 Kcal (607 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.96g	17%
Cholesterol	63.49mg	29%
Sodium	335.33mg	19%
Potassium	252.61mg	7%
Total Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	0.23g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	18.3g	51%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	59.2mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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