Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken

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Ingredients:

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1/2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 -3 tbsp fresh basil, snipped
1 tbsp butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 to 1-1/2 lb)

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	259.01 Kcal (1084 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.7g	20%
Cholesterol	121.1mg	40%
Sodium	646.04mg	27%
Potassium	507.85mg	11%
Total Carbs	1.33g	0%
Sugars	0.31g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	36.6g	73%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	83.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.95 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.52g	20%
Cholesterol	62.16mg	40%
Sodium	331.63mg	27%
Potassium	260.69mg	11%
Total Carbs	0.68g	0%
Sugars	0.16g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	18.79g	73%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	6%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	43.1mg	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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