
Nafeesa Saleh
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Basil Stuffed Chicken
Protein
51gmFat
29gmCarbs
13gmIngredients
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
Direction
Step-1
Preheat the oven to 200°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 (20gm), 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 25 - 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
Step-8
Grate the remaining cheese over cooked chicken breast and bake uncovered for 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
Step-9
Top it with either basil leaves or chopped spring onion and enjoy!
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