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Chicken with Basil and Goat
Cheese
PREPARATION: Pat chicken breast halves dry. Carefully make a one-inch incision in the side of the meat, widening the opening within the meat to form a pocket. This is best done with the chicken laying flat on a cutting board and a sharp knife. Place 1 teaspoon of dried basil leaves inside the pocket along with 1 Tbsp. goat cheese, positioning both to the back inside of the pocket to prevent it from cooking out. Dust the outside of the chicken with gravy flour and place in a hot frying pan with a little olive oil. Brown both sides. Remove chicken from pan and deglaze with the white wine, adding the capers and butter. Place the chicken back in the pan , cover and cook on medium heat for 1/2 hour or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Plate the chicken and pour the sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh basil in season.
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Serves two a light meal with a
salad or cooked spinach. For a more substantial meal, double recipe and serve with egg noodles. |
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