Eat Smarter USA | Eat Healthy. Live Smarter.

Ingredients

for
6
Print
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts

with Ricotta and Tarragon
40 min., ready in 6 h. 40 min.
Time:
341
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
83 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
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
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.

Nutritional values
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 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

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.

Even smarter

Even smarter

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

Ausgabe 02/24

Lust auf noch mehr kulinarische Highlights? Für nur 19,60 Euro im Jahr erhalten Sie 4 Magazine direkt nach Hause. In der aktuellen Ausgabe nehmen wir die 100 gängigsten Ernährungsmythen unter die Lupe. Neben 77 Schlank-Rezepten geben unsere Expert:innen die genialsten Tipps, wie Sie Ihre Darmflora ins Gleichgewicht bringen, das Bauchfett wieder loswerden und mit mehr Achtsamkeit besser schlafen.