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BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN KIEV

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SERVES 4 READY IN 40 MINUTES

4 reduced-fat cheese triangles 2 garlic cloves, crushed zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon 25g fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped

4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts

4 back bacon rashers, all visible fat removed low-calorie cooking spray 400g dried tagliatell­e

250g tomatoes, sliced, to serve 100g salad leaves, to serve

★ Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, garlic, lemon zest and 10g parsley, then season. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket lengthways into the thickest part of each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through. Spoon a quarter of the cheese mixture into each pocket and press the chicken together to seal. Lay a slice of bacon widthways over each chicken breast (covering the pocket) and tuck the ends underneath.

★ Put the chicken on a nonstick baking tray and spray with low-calorie cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the tagliatell­e according to the pack instructio­ns, then drain and toss with the lemon juice and remaining parsley. Divide the chicken Kievs and tagliatell­e between 4 plates and add a twist of black pepper. Toss together the tomatoes and salad leaves, and add to the plates to serve.

low-calorie cooking spray

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

300g dried risotto rice

200g thin-stemmed broccoli, cut into 3cm lengths 200g runner beans,

cut into 3cm lengths 70g frozen peas

zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon, plus 1 cut into wedges to serve

1 litre hot chicken stock

1 pack raw peeled king prawns

(around 200g) 100g baby spinach

★ Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas

6. Spray a flameproof casserole dish with low-calorie cooking spray and place over ★

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