Hazlenut Basil Pesto Chicken

A new one it's been a while since i posted. This one added a bit of flavour to the chicken breast :)

Ingredients

• 3 Chicken breasts 
• 1 clove garlic
• 20g fresh basil leaves
• 1/8 cup hazlenuts ( approx. 14)
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180deg C.
2. In a food processor mix the garlic, oil, basil and hazelnuts until a paste is formed.
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4. Butterfly out the chicken breasts and cover in cling film and flatten out with a rolling pin.
5. Take a Tbsp of the pesto mixture , lining it along the seam and folding it over like a flap. 
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7. Ensure the pesto is completely covered and none of the pesto is sticking out. 
8. Place the chicken breasts on a baking tray.
9. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
10. Cover the tray with tinfoil.
11. Place in the oven for 30 minutes. 

Serve with some steamed broccoli :)