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Basil-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 slices bacon
2 cups coarsely chopped basil
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved diagonally
freshly ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp pure olive oil

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then coarsely chop the bacon. In a food processor, puree the bacon, basil and garlic to a paste. With the machine on, add the olive oil in a thin stream. Transfer the stuffing to a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt.
Make a 1-inch horizontal incision in each piece of chicken to form a pocket. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the basil stuffing into each pocket and press gently to close. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Put the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Lightly flour the chicken breasts, shaking off any excess, then dip them in the eggs and coat with the bread crumbs.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add half of the chicken and cook over moderately high heat until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side; lower the heat if the chicken browns too quickly. Repeat with the remaining butter, oil and chicken. Thickly slice the chicken and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	922.38 Kcal (3862 kJ)
Calories from fat	501.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.71g	86%
Cholesterol	275.23mg	92%
Sodium	1275.78mg	53%
Potassium	910.45mg	19%
Total Carbs	44.51g	15%
Sugars	1.65g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	10%
Protein	63.02g	126%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	104mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	228.3 Kcal (956 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.79g	86%
Cholesterol	68.12mg	92%
Sodium	315.77mg	53%
Potassium	225.35mg	19%
Total Carbs	11.02g	15%
Sugars	0.41g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	10%
Protein	15.6g	126%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	4%
Iron	0.6mg	14%
Calcium	25.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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bitter
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