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Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts

with Ricotta and Tarragon
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Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts - Juicy and tender chicken with spicy creamy cheese

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Health Score:
83 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
ready in 6 h. 40 min.
Ready in
Calories:
341
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The easily digestible proteins from chicken meat can be easily converted into muscles by the body. The protein-rich ricotta in this recipe enhances this effect.

Enjoy a fresh salad with this recipe to add some minerals and complex carbohydrates to your meal. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie341 cal.(16 %)
Protein51 g(52 %)
Fat13 g(11 %)
Carbohydrates4 g(3 %)
Sugar added2 g(8 %)
Roughage0.2 g(1 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin K13.6 μg(23 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin31.4 mg(262 %)
Vitamin B₆1.1 mg(79 %)
Folate26 μg(9 %)
Pantothenic acid1.7 mg(28 %)
Biotin4 μg(9 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.1 μg(37 %)
Vitamin C4 mg(4 %)
Potassium612 mg(15 %)
Calcium123 mg(12 %)
Magnesium63 mg(21 %)
Iron2.4 mg(16 %)
Iodine9 μg(5 %)
Zinc2.1 mg(26 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.5 g
Uric acid362 mg
Cholesterol148 mg
Complete sugar4 g
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Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
9 ozs Ricotta cheese
3 sprigs Tarragon
3 sprigs parsley
salt
peppers
6 Chicken breasts (each about 6 ounces)
½ lemon
1 Tbsp honey
Canola oil (for the grill)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Ricotta cheesehoneyTarragonparsleysaltChicken breast
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Casserole dish, 1 Bowl, 1 Small bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Fine-mesh sieve, 1 Grilling tongs, 1 Brush, 1 Grill, 1 Piping bag, 1 Toothpick, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Fork

Preparation steps

1.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 1

Place ricotta in a fine-mesh sieve and let drain for at least 4 hours.

2.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 2

Rinse herbs, shake dry, pluck leaves and finely chop.

3.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 3

Mix herbs with the drained ricotta. Season with salt and pepper.

4.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 4

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut a pocket along the side of each fillet, deep into the breast meat.

5.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 5

Place herbed ricotta into a piping bag and generously fill each pocket with the cheese.

6.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 6

Use 2 toothpicks to seal each pocket.

7.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 7

Squeeze juice from lemon. Mix together 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the honey in a baking dish.

8.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 8

Place chicken breasts in the baking dish, turning to coat with the lemon-honey mixture. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.

9.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 9

Remove chicken from the marinade and drain.

10.
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 10

Place chicken breasts on a lightly oiled hot grill (or under a preheated broiler). Grilled, turning frequently, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.