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Week 41 Grilled Basil & Garlic Stuffed Chicken

INGREDIENTS

SAUCE

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

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 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat outdoor grill.

2. For sauce, in a small bowl combine lemon zest, lemon juice and one tablespoon melted butter. Set aside.

3. For stuffing, in a small bowl, combine parmesan, basil, one tablespoon butter, and garlic. Set aside.

4. Place each chicken piece between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.

5. Use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound chicken into rectangles about 1/8-inch thick.

6. Remove plastic wrap and spread stuffing on chicken.

7. Fold in sides of each chicken breast and roll up, securing with a toothpick.

8. Grill over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink.

9. Brush sauce over chicken during the last 10 minutes of grilling.

Recipe adapted from Food.com

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