Stuffed grilled chicken breast with green rice
2 servings
80 minutes
Grilled stuffed chicken breast with green rice is an exquisite combination of crispy fillet, tender mozzarella, and aromatic pesto. This recipe was born from the desire to blend classic European flavors with fresh, green notes of Mediterranean cuisine. Juicy chicken breast infused with smoky grill aroma transforms into a culinary masterpiece thanks to the delicate filling of melted cheese and tomatoes. Green rice with cilantro and pine nuts adds freshness and sophistication to the dish, creating a balance between rich and light flavor tones. The presentation with a golden crust and vibrant contrast of ingredients makes it an ideal choice for a festive dinner or special occasion.
1
Rinse the rice, soak it in warm water for 15 minutes. Then cook until done.
- Rice: 100 g
2
Wash the chicken fillet and dry it with a paper towel. Place it on a hot grill pan. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until a golden crispy crust forms.
- Chicken fillet: 2 pieces
3
Carefully take the hot fillet with tongs, make cuts in the wide part (to create pockets), fill the pockets with sliced mozzarella and tomatoes. Return to the grill pan, reduce the heat, and keep on the pan until the cheese melts.
- Mozzarella cheese: 50 g
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
4
Mix the cooked rice with pesto sauce and chopped cilantro. Add salt.
- Pesto: 1 tablespoon
- Chopped cilantro (coriander): 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
5
Roast pine nuts for a couple of minutes in a hot pan and use them to garnish the rice. They will enhance the dish's flavor.
- Pine nuts: 1 tablespoon
6
Season the chicken fillet with salt and pepper and serve it with rice and tomatoes.
- Chicken fillet: 2 pieces
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste