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Cut into this delicious stuffed chicken dish to find a real treat: melted mozzarella and fresh basil. Sensational!

Serves 4. Recipe from Fine Cooking.

INGREDIENTS:
4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1.5 lb.)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
12 large basil leaves
1/4 lb. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
4 thin slices prosciutto
1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

PREPARATION:
Prepare a medium charcoal fire or light a gas grill to medium high.

To prepare the chicken breasts, cut through each one horizontally almost all the way through and open it like a book. Sprinkle the chicken all over with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Layer the basil and mozzarella evenly on half of each breast and then fold it closed. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each breast  to hold it closed and then brush lightly on both sides with the olive oil.

Reduce the heat on the gas grill to medium. Grill the breasts , covered, until they are well marked, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook, turning every few minutes, until the chicken is just firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the breast  registers 165 degrees, another 10-12 minutes. Let cool for a couple of minutes and then serve.