Recipe: Cilantro Garlic Stuffed Chicken Breasts [edit]

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Edited by: Sheri Wetherell

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Yield: 4 servings

[edit] 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

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

Make a slice lengthwise through the middle of each breast taking care to not cut in half

Step 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.

Step 3

Mix in two liberal pinches of Kosher salt

Step 4

Spread the garlic paste on the inside of each breast and pack in the chopped cilantro

Step 5

Season each side with salt and pepper

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium-high.

Step 7

Cook chicken on each side until golden brown and until juices run clear

Step 8

Plate and squeeze fresh lemon juice over breasts and top with a bit of lemon zest

[edit] About Cilantro Garlic Stuffed Chicken Breasts

In place of the cilantro you can substitute with parsley or basil.