Bacon-Arugala Pesto Chicken

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   Place bacon on a baking tray.

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   Bake at 350 for approximately 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy and has rendered all the fat.

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   Remove bacon and pat dry.

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   Save bacon fat.

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   Place pine nuts in large, dry saute pan.

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   Turn heat to medium.

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   Toss pine nuts around often to avoid burning.

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   Once golden brown, remove from heat and place in food processor.

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   Add cheese, basil, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, and one handful of arugala to the food processor.

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    Turn processor on and slowly pour the bacon fat into the processor.

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    Add olive oil until arugala is incorporated.

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    Stop the processor and add another handful of arugala.

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    Turn the processor back on and slowly pour olive oil until arugala is incorporated.

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    Repeat until arugala is gone.

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    Adjust salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste.

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    Toss chicken breasts with olive oil in a mixing bowl.

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    Place on the same sheet tray that you used to cook the bacon.

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    Season with dried spices.

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    Roast at 350 for approximately 45-50 minutes or until chicken reaches 165.

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    Baste sauce atop chicken during last 5 minutes of cooking.

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    Garnish with extra sauce and chopped bacon.

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    Variations; Cilantro, parsley, tarragon, spinach, watercress, kale, other vinegar, mustard, wine, roasted tomatoes or bell peppers

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.