GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HERBED STUFFING

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Grilled chicken breasts tend to be a bit boring so I like to stuff them with a bunch of herbs, breadcrumbs and garlic. I think they taste infinitely better this way and the stuffing helps keep the chicken moist. -Joy McMillan, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 teaspoons butter, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons butter. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, 1/8 teaspoon salt, marjoram and thyme. , Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with bread crumb mixture; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt. In a microwave, melt remaining butter; stir in lemon zest., Place chicken on greased grill rack. Grill over medium heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink, brushing occasionally with butter mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Discard toothpicks before serving.

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