Florentine Basil-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Basil stuffing
- 1 cup fresh basil leaf
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon, zest of
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
- 1/4 cup finely ground cashews
- sweet paprika, to taste
- 1 bag fresh spinach
- salt and pepper
- fresh basil sprig (to garnish)
- First make the basil filling:
- Combine all the ingredients with just a few tablespoons of olive oil in the food processor
- Process until finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl
- With the processor running, add the rest of the olive oil through the food tube until a paste forms
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a mallet or with a cutting board to an even thickness
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste
- Combine the margarine with the basil filling
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the stuff across each pounded chicken breast
- Roll up the breast and secure it with a toothpick
- Combine the cornflakes, ground cashews and paprika in a shallow bowl
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl
- Dip the chicken bundles in the egg, then dredge in the crumb mixture
- Cover a baking dish in parchment paper and place the bundles in the dish
- Cover and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Bring the chicken to room temperature
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes
- Let stand for 10 minutes
- Remove the toothpicks
- Wash the spinach well and tear the leaves into smaller pieces
- Wilt the spinach in a hot pan, with just the water clinging to the leaves, about 3 minutes
- Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Place the spinach flat on a serving dish
- Place the chicken bundles on top, garnish with sprigs of basil
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/florentine-basil-stuffed-chicken-breasts-116490 (may not work)