Rolled Chicken Breasts with Almond-Mint Pesto and Zucchini

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Toast the almonds in a skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool completely. Process the almonds and shallot in a food processor until a coarse paste forms. Add 1 cup mint; pulse a few times until coarsely chopped. Add the cheese and oil; pulse a few times until combined. Transfer to a small bowl.

   Step 2

   One at a time, place the chicken breast halves on a cutting board between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a small, heavy skillet until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle each piece all over with 1/8 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.

   Step 3

   Put the breast halves on a cutting board, smooth side down, and spread evenly with pesto. Roll up the chicken, starting with the pointed tip of each piece. Secure with 2 toothpicks, pushing them in sideways at an angle; set aside.

   Step 4

   Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the zucchini and garlic; season with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini just turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, tossing occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in the vinegar; season with pepper. Transfer the zucchini to a medium bowl, and cover with foil.

   Step 5

   Wipe the skillet clean. Coat with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add the rolled chicken, and cook, turning to brown all sides, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, and cut each roll into 5 pieces. Toss the reserved zucchini with 1/4 cup mint. Divide the zucchini and chicken among 4 plates.

2. Fit to eat recipe

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   (Per serving)

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   Calories: 339

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   Fat: 13g

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   Cholesterol: 103mg

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   Carbohydrate: 9g

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   Sodium: 532mg

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   Protein: 45g

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   Fiber: 3g