HERB-STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN

HERB-STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

1. Preheat grill. Soak wooden skewers or kitchen twine in a shallow dish. 2. Cut a pocket in thickest side of each chicken breast and set aside. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. 3. Add marjoram, parsley, thyme, salt, and bread crumbs to skillet; mix well. Spoon stuffing into chicken pockets; secure with wooden skewers or kitchen twine. 4. Combine melted butter and lemon peel in a small bowl. Grill chicken, basting frequently with the butter mixture, about 12 minutes per side.