Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini, Tomato and Basil

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  • Yield: 4 pcs
  • Serving: 4
  • Prep time: 40 m
  • Cook time: 30 m
  • Ready in: 1:10 h
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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.

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Marinade

Nutrients

Calories
215.9
Calories from Fat
76 g
Total Fat
8.5 g
Saturated Fat
1.4 g
Cholesterol
68.4 mg
Sodium
88.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate
5.6 g
Dietary Fiber
1.8 g
Sugars
3 g
Protein
28.9 g

Step by step method

  • Step 1

    Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill.

  • Step 2

    Butterfly each chicken breast half by slicing it horizontally from one side to within 1/2 inch of other.

  • Step 3

    Open like a book and sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.

  • Step 4

    For Marinade: In a shallow baking dish, combine ingredients.

  • Step 5

    Add chicken and turn to coat all sides.

  • Step 6

    Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Layer tomato and zucchini slices and basil leaves inside each chicken breast.

  • Step 8

    Close and secure with toothpicks.

  • Step 9

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  • Step 10

    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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