Herby Chicken with Bacon
Herby Chicken with Bacon is an easy and delicious recipe for one, but you can easily scale-up the ingredients to make a smashing summer lunch for a few friends
Serves 1
Per serving 283 calories, 2.3% fat
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 skinless chicken breast
2-3 fresh basil or sage leaves
1 rasher lean back bacon
course ground black pepper
For the dressing:
150ml cloudy apple juice
1 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsps cider vinegar
1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
black pepper
Method
- Preheat oven 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6. Place the chicken breast on a chopping board and season on both sides with black pepper. Make an incision to form a pocket in the side of the fillet. Place the herbs inside, then wrap the outside with bacon.
- Place on a non-stick baking tray and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Place all the dressing ingredients together in a small jar, screw on the lid and shake until combined. Cut the chicken in half to check that it is cooked right through to the centre.
- Serve with a salad drizzled with the dressing and thick balsamic vinegar.