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Toast the almonds in a skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
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Let cool completely.
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Process the almonds and shallot in a food processor until a coarse paste forms.
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Add 1 cup mint; pulse a few times until coarsely chopped.
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Add the cheese and oil; pulse a few times until combined.
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Transfer to a small bowl.
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One at a time, place the chicken breast halves on a cutting board between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
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Pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a small, heavy skillet until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
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Sprinkle each piece all over with 1/8 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
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Put the breast halves on a cutting board, smooth side down, and spread evenly with pesto.
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Roll up the chicken, starting with the pointed tip of each piece.
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Secure with 2 toothpicks, pushing them in sideways at an angle; set aside.
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Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
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Add the zucchini and garlic; season with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini just turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium, and cook, tossing occasionally, 5 minutes.
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Stir in the vinegar; season with pepper.
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Transfer the zucchini to a medium bowl, and cover with foil.
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Wipe the skillet clean.
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Coat with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
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Add the rolled chicken, and cook, turning to brown all sides, about 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Let rest 5 minutes, and cut each roll into 5 pieces.
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Toss the reserved zucchini with 1/4 cup mint.
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Divide the zucchini and chicken among 4 plates.
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26
(Per serving)
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27
Calories: 339
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28
Fat: 13g
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29
Cholesterol: 103mg
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30
Carbohydrate: 9g
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31
Sodium: 532mg
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32
Protein: 45g
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33
Fiber: 3g
