Grilled Basil-And-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Stuffing
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 to 1-1/2 pounds)

Preparation

Preheat outdoor grill.
For sauce, in a small bowl combine lemon zest, lemon juice and one tablespoon melted butter. Set aside.
For stuffing, in a small bowl, combine parmesan, basil, one tablespoon butter, and garlic. Set aside.
Place each chicken piece between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
Use the flat side of a meat mallet (or the heel of your palm) to pound chicken into rectangles about 1/8-inch thick.
Remove plastic wrap and spread stuffing on chicken.
Fold in sides of each chicken breast and roll up, securing with a toothpick.
Grill over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink.
Brush sauce over chicken during the last 10 minutes of grilling.