Almond-Apricot Chicken with Mint Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 oz goat cheese
4 dried apricots , cut into 1/4-inch pieces (3 tbsp)
coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cups lightly packed fresh mint
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt

Directions:

To Prepare The Chicken 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut a slit in one side of each chicken breast to create a pocket about 4 inches long.
2. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the almonds with the goat cheese and apricots. Stuff each breast with one quarter of the mixture. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3. On a plate, combine the breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Dip each breast into the beaten egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to the oven; bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot with the mint pesto on the side.
To Prepare The Mint Pesto 1. In a food processor, combine the mint and almonds; process until finely chopped.
2. With the motor running, gradually pour the olive oil through the feed tube. Season with salt. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. Store leftover pesto in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks; let it come to room temperature before serving.
Per serving: 470.0 calories, 390.0 calories from fat, 44.0g total fat, 7.0g saturated fat, 55.0mg cholesterol, 190.0mg sodium, 13.0g total carbs, 8.0g dietary fiber, 2.0g sugars, 10.0g protein Nutritional analysis provided by TasteBook, using the USDA Nutrition Database

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	730.55 Kcal (3059 kJ)
Calories from fat	498.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.34g	85%
Cholesterol	86.47mg	29%
Sodium	300.58mg	13%
Potassium	1375.57mg	29%
Total Carbs	29.04g	10%
Sugars	3.89g	16%
Dietary Fiber	20.9g	84%
Protein	20.73g	41%
Vitamin C	53.3mg	89%
Vitamin A	8.9mg	296%
Iron	1066.3mg	5924%
Calcium	563.2mg	56%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.42 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.77g	85%
Cholesterol	26.21mg	29%
Sodium	91.1mg	13%
Potassium	416.93mg	29%
Total Carbs	8.8g	10%
Sugars	1.18g	16%
Dietary Fiber	6.34g	84%
Protein	6.28g	41%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	89%
Vitamin A	2.7mg	296%
Iron	323.2mg	5924%
Calcium	170.7mg	56%

* 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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