Ingredients
Serves 4
4 skinned chicken breast fillets
100 g / 31/2 oz soft goat's cheese
small bunch fresh basil
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
Method
1 . Using a sharp knife ,slit along one long edge of each chicken breast ,then carefully open out each breast to make a small pocket . Divide the cheese equally between the pockets and tuck three or four basil leaves in each . Close the openings and season the breasts with salt and pepper .
2 . Heat the oil in a frying pan , add the chicken breasts and fry gently for 15-20 minutes , turning several times , until golden and tender .
3 . Serve warm , garnished with a sprig of basil .