Cilantro and Garlic Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
6 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
Lemon juice and zest
Preparation
1
Make a slice lengthwise through the middle of each breast taking care to not cut in half
2
Crush the garlic into a bowl with a garlic press or mash with the flat edge of a chefs knife to make a paste.
3
Mix in two liberal pinches of Kosher salt
4
Spread the garlic paste on the inside of each breast and pack in the chopped cilantro.
5
Season each side with salt and pepper
6
In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium-high.
7
Cook chicken on each side until golden brown and until juices run clear. (After browning, try turning heat down and covering to finish cooking.) Moist and juicy.
8
Plate and squeeze fresh lemon juice over breasts and top with a bit of lemon zest
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About
My Aunt Mimi created this easy, delicious, and healthy dish! Any fresh herb could be used: basil, marjoram, tarragon, parsley, sorrel, etc. Try adding roasted red pepper or sun dried tomato, too!
Yield:
4 servings
Added:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 10:14pm
