Grilled chicken breast with cheese stuffing
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
Vietnamese do not use the traditional cheddar or mozzarella cheese found in Western cuisines. The one used in this recipe is processed cheese, a popular branch of which is Laughing Cow, but you can substitute with other types of cheese as well.
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Ingredients
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 Cup grated cheese / 4 pieces of processed cheeses
- 2 Oregano leaves
- 2 Tbsp of spice
- 1 Tbsp of sugar
- 2 Tsp of pepper
Preparation
- Mix chicken breasts with spices, pepper, and oregano, then marinate for 30 minutes.
- Stuff cheese into the center of the chicken breasts.
- Use toothpicks to securely close the chicken breasts.
- Preheat the toaster oven to 200 degrees Celsius (approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Lightly coat the toaster tray with cooking oil or line it with aluminum foil.
- Grill the chicken until the cheese is melted and the chicken is golden brown.
Serving suggestion: Enjoy hot, paired with bread or cooked rice.
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