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Grilled Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Tomato |
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chicken, tomato, basil |
meat dishes |
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2tsp coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes
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Butterfly chicken breasts: Put halves on a cutting board, smooth sides down, with the pointed ends facing you. Starting on one long side, cut breasts almost in half horizontally (stop about 1/2 inch before reaching the opposite side). Open cut breasts like a book. Sprinkle each piece all over with 1/8 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Transfer to a plate, and coat both sides with garlic and oil. Let stand 30 minutes.
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Heat a grill or grill pan until medium-hot. Place 3 basil leaves on the bottom half of each opened chicken breast; top each with 2 slices tomato. Fold over other half of chicken breast, and secure with two toothpicks or short skewers.
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Grill chicken breasts, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Place on a clean serving platter; garnish with basil. If desired, remove toothpicks or skewers before serving.