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.

Mukesh Nepali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out so delicious.


Mobrak Hossan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


odd Falcon
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious.


linet ontweka
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the stuffing is packed with vegetables.


precious Obiadoh
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The zucchini, tomato, and basil complement each other perfectly.


Sanayaa Jahan chowdhury
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Thomas Varghese
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The stuffing was very flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Ramon _
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This was my first time making stuffed chicken breasts and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Tahsin Siam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out so juicy and flavorful.


Kaycee Francis
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I highly recommend it!


just a boy
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Elena Benitez
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The stuffing was also very flavorful.


Robertson Oda
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The stuffing is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Mehidy Hasan
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the zucchini, tomato, and basil complement the chicken.


Numan Waris
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful.


Grant Olley
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was packed with fresh, vibrant flavors. I will definitely be making this again.