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Stuffed Basil Chile Chicken with Honey Glaze

This 5-ingredient recipe was created by Eric G. and was selected as a runner-up in the Just Bare® Just 5 Cooking Challenge in 2011.

Servings 2
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 (14 ounces) Just Bare Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 4 thin slices fresh mozzarella (about 2-1/2 ounces)
  • 6 large basil leaves, stems removed, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium-sized dried chile de arbol, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons dark buckwheat honey

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 35%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 55g
Calcium 15%Iron 10%
Vitamin C 2%Vitamin A 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Instructions

  1. Lay chicken breasts flat on work surface; cut a slit horizontally into the thickest part, creating a pocket. Place 2 slices mozzarella and 1/4 of the basil inside each piece of chicken securing pockets with toothpicks if needed.
  2. Pour oil into small dish; stir in chiles and remaining basil. Brush chicken with oil mixture; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat large skillet over medium-low heat. Place chicken in pan; drizzle with half of the honey. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Turn chicken; drizzle with remaining honey. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer, uncovering during the last 2 minutes. Chicken should no longer be pink in center. Cook to internal temp of 165°F. Serve with pan juices.

Variations

Nutritional values may change if you choose to substitute another chicken product.  If substituting frozen chicken for this recipe, thaw before cooking.