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Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Grilling season is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate than with a healthy, fresh grilling recipe. This is a quick and easy recipe to begin the grilling season that brings fresh, Mediterranean flavors to your grill.

Serves: 4 (Serving= 1 chicken breast)

Ingredients

• 4-4-ounce raw chicken breasts

Caprese Stuffing

• 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup (4 oz) finely diced fresh mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Balsamic Glaze

• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaf
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cut a pocket about three quarters of the way through on the thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
2. In a small bowl, combine ingredients for stuffing.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ingredients for glaze. Set aside.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with ¼ of caprese stuffing mixture.
5. Place stuffed chicken breast on grill or grill plan lined with foil. Brush chicken breast with glaze and cook for 6-7 minutes. Flip chicken breast and brush cooked side with glaze and cook for another 6-7 minutes. Flip breasts and cook for 1-2 minutes longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°.