Phyllo Wrapped Chicken With Southwest Pesto And Garlic Sauce Recipes

GREEK PHYLLO-WRAPPED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In bowl, mash together feta cheese, egg yolks and garlic.
• Mix in onions, parsley, mint and pepper.
• With sharp knife held horizontally and starting at rounded side, cut chicken in half almost but not all the way through; open like a book.
• Spread feta mixture evenly on 1 half of each breast; fold breast over to enclose.
• Place 1 sheet of phyllo on work surface, keeping remainder covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
• Brush lightly with some of the butter; top with second sheet and brush lightly with butter.
• Centre 1 breast on phyllo about 2 inches from the short edge; fold long sides over chicken and roll up.
• Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Place in lightly greased baking dish; brush with remaining butter.
• If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
• Bake in 350 degree F oven until crisp and golden, about 45 minutes.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

PHYLLO CHICKEN PARCELS FOR ONE

Steps:

• Layer the sheets of phyllo, spraying lightly between each one.
• Cut a slit in the chicken breast and stuff the cream cheese into it.
• Spread the basil pesto onto the phyllo pastry, then place the chicken breast on top of it.
• Spread the garlic on top of the breast.
• Wrap up into a parcel.
• Place on a baking paper lined shallow tray and spray lightly with the cooking spray.
• Bake in oven at 350°F/180°C for approx 30 minutes.