Garlic-Stuffed Chicken (ellis)

  • Garlic-Stuffed Chicken


    2 cups of water
    8 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
    6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    1/4 cup chicken broth
    2 tablespoons lemon juice


    In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add garlic; cook for
    10 minutes. Drain garlic; peel and cut into thin slices. In a
    small bowl, combine garlic, 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, lemon
    peel, and salt. Mix well.


    Cut chicken breasts in half, but not all the way. You want to
    create a "pocket" in them. Place about 1 teaspoon of garlic
    mixture between each chicken breast.


    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook
    until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken; reduce heat
    to medium.


    Cover and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 10 to
    12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Using paper towels,
    wipe any fat from skillet.


    Add remaining chopped parsley, broth, and lemon juice to the
    pan. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Spoon mixture over
    chicken.


    Serves 4