CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND BASIL

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A grill recipe to use your summer vegetables! This recipe works well with chicken, but another option is to substitute pork loin.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 oz each)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
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

Steps:

  • 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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