Basil Aubergine Chicken [1]

4 chicken breasts

1 large aubergine - sliced thin

1 large red pepper - sliced thin

4 pods of garlic - chopped small

1 or 2 tsp red chili flakes

Bunch of basil leaves

4 tbsp of olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1

First slice, rise and salt the aubergine.
2

Then sautee the aubergine, red pepper, garlic and chili flakes.
3

Make a slit into the side of each chicken breast - enuring its not cut through fully
4

Then stuff each chicken breast with the sauteed mixture and basil leaves.
5

Close up each chicken breast with toothpicks - 1 or more depending on the size of the chicken and slit.
6

Season to taste with salt, freshly ground pepper and olive oil.
7

Now preheat your oven to 180 degrees C or 356 degrees F.
8

Place the chicken breasts onto a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
9

Serve with lightly toasted bread or basil-infused pasta.

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