NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz chicken breast

2 whole Medjool dates

2 slices center-cut bacon

0.5 oz goat cheese

1 cup baby arugula

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Slice each Medjool date lengthwise to create an opening and carefully remove the pits.

• 3

  Stuff each date with approximately 0.25 ounces of goat cheese, pressing the sides back together slightly.

• 4

  Wrap one slice of center-cut bacon tightly around each stuffed date and secure the end with a toothpick.

• 5

  Place the wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is golden and crispy.

• 6

  While the dates bake, season the chicken breast evenly with sea salt and black pepper.

• 7

  Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

• 8

  Add the chicken breast to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

• 9

  In a small bowl, toss the baby arugula with the lemon juice to lightly coat the leaves.

• 10

  Plate the chicken breast alongside the warm bacon-wrapped dates over the bed of arugula and serve immediately.