Recipes
non-veg
Basil Stuffed Chicken
By Nafeesa Saleh
⏳ Prep Time: 45 minute
02 Nov 2019
2019-11-02T15:53:22.000Z
5.19
Nutritional Overview
Calories
518.6 kcal
Protein
51 gm
Carbs
13.4 gm
Fats
29 gm
Ingredients
Chicken boneless - 150gm
Garlic minced - 2 to 3 cloves
Egg - 1
Cheese - 30 gm
Mayonnaise - 2 tbsp
Fresh Basil - 15 gm (I have used holy basil)
Olive oil - 4gm
Black pepper, salt, oregano
Ketchup - 2 tbsp
Spring onion leaves for garnishing
Parsely/ Coriander leaves - 5gm
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to °C and brush the baking dish with olive oil
Step 2
Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast and pound it so that it flatten down
Step 3
Season it with touch of salt, black pepper powder, oregano, garlic and remaining olive oil. Rub the seasonings well into the chicken
Step 4
In a bowl, whisk together egg, cheese (gm), Basil, parsley, herbs, mayonnaise and black pepper very well
Step 5
Stuff the mixture equally into each chicken breast pocket and gently place the stuffed breast into the baking dish.
Step 6
Spoon ketchup evenly over the chicken breasts
Step 7
Cover with lid or foil it and bake for about - minutes or until chicken is cooked through
Step 8
Grate the remaining cheese over cooked chicken breast and bake uncovered for minutes or until cheese melts.
Step 9
Top it with either basil leaves or chopped spring onion and enjoy!
