If you’re looking for a dinner that feels effortlessly elevated, this pesto-baked chicken with olives and goat’s cheese is exactly that. Juicy chicken is coated in fragrant basil pesto, baked with briny olives and bright lemon, then finished with creamy goat’s cheese for a rich, savoury finish. It’s simple to prepare, but delivers the kind of flavour that makes it feel a little more special. Also See: Asian-style chicken and exotic mushrooms with rice https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/asian-style-chicken-and-exotic-mushrooms-with-rice Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis
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