Stuffed Chicken Thighs

How to Make Stuffed Chicken Thighs Recipe - preparation 20 minutes cooking time 30 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients:
100g/3½oz/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
2 medium (US large) eggs, beaten
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
finely grated zest of 1 lemon
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
8 streaky bacon rashers (slices)
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas 7.

2 Mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten eggs, basil, lemon zest and seasoning in a bowl.

3 Open out the chicken thighs, smooth-side down, and spoon half of the stuffing down the centre of each. Fold the chicken over the filling and wrap each fillet in bacon.

4 Place the wrapped thighs, seam-side down, on a non-stick baking tray. Cook in the oven for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with green vegetables.