Garlic Lemon Double Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Not your average chicken dish, Garlic Lemon Stuffed Chicken is sure to delight every palate. Stuffed with cheddar and cream cheese, then drenched with a homemade garlic-lemon-butter sauce, this recipe is designed to impress both friends and family. The taste is simply unparalleled, believe me, I know!
Yield
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 50 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for greasing pan
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Meanwhile, lightly grease the grill grates with vegetable oil.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Insert slices of cream cheese and cheddar cheese into the pockets, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- In a shallow dish, pour milk. and dip each stuffed chicken breast, coating well.
- Mix together the Italian seasoned bread crumbs and grated Romano cheese in another shallow dish.
- Roll the milk-coated chicken in the bread crumb mixture, pressing down so the crumbs adhere properly.
- Place the prepared chicken on the grill. Grill for about 15-18 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine the melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle or brush this sauce over the chicken pieces during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Sprinkle with garlic salt and paprika if desired. Serve warm.
Health Benefits of Garlic Lemon Stuffed Chicken
This recipe for Garlic Lemon Stuffed Chicken is not just flavor-packed but also leverages health-boosting ingredients. Garlic is renowned for its immune-boosting properties and its ability to lower cholesterol levels. The lemon juice not only provides vitamin C but also enhances the body’s absorption of essential nutrients. Furthermore, replacing a portion of the regular fat with olive oil instead of all butter could potentially lower the fat content.
Healthier Cooking Method
For a healthier twist, consider baking the chicken instead of grilling. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish lightly greased with vegetable oil. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for around 25-30 minutes; remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
Garlic Lemon Stuffed Chicken is sure to elevate your dinner experience. Above all, its rich flavors and cheesy goodness will win over any crowd. Enjoy your culinary creation!
