Cilantro and Garlic Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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!
Total Steps
8
Ingredients
7
Tools Needed
6
Ingredients
- 4 breasts chicken
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Lemon juice and zest
Instructions
Step 1
Make a slice lengthwise through the middle of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut completely in half.
Step 2
Crush the garlic into a bowl using a garlic press or mash it with the flat edge of a chef's knife to create a paste.
Step 3
Mix two liberal pinches of Kosher salt into the garlic paste.
Step 4
Spread the garlic paste evenly on the inside of each chicken breast and pack in the finely chopped cilantro.
Step 5
Season each side of the stuffed chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Step 6
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 7
Cook chicken on each side until golden brown and until the juices run clear. For best results, after browning, reduce heat and cover to finish cooking, ensuring moist and juicy chicken.
Step 8
Plate the cooked chicken breasts, squeeze fresh lemon juice over them, and top with a bit of lemon zest.