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Poulet Farci au Basilic
Chicken Stuffed with Basil
Preparation info
4
Difficulty
Medium
Appears in
A Table in Provence
Published 1987
This is just one of many ways to use the infinitely versatile fresh basil purée. The chicken breasts are delicious simply stuffed with this and grilled, but for a more elaborate and richer dish serve them with this creamy leek and basil sauce.
Ingredients
4 5 tbsp 75 ml - salt
Method
Carefully lift the skin off each piece of chicken, leaving it attached at one end. Cut a slit in the centre of each breast and stuff with 1 tbsp of basil purée. Cover again with the skin, sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill for 15-20 minutes each side, or until the juice from the thickest part runs clear. Meanwhile, make the sauce: in a non-stick pan, cook the leek until tender in a very li