Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken

Step 1

Preheat outdoor grill.

Step 2

For sauce, in a small bowl combine lemon zest, lemon juice and one tablespoon melted butter. Set aside.

Step 3

For stuffing, in a small bowl, combine parmesan, basil, one tablespoon butter, and garlic. Set aside.

Step 4

Place each chicken piece between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.

Step 5

Use the flat side of a meat mallet (or the heel of your palm) to pound chicken into rectangles about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 6

Remove plastic wrap and spread stuffing on chicken.

Step 7

Fold in sides of each chicken breast and roll up, securing with a toothpick.

Step 8

Grill over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink.

Step 9

Brush sauce over chicken during the last 10 minutes of grilling.