• 8 chicken thigh fillets
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. coarse grain mustard
• 8 bacon slices
• toothpick
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. chopped walnuts or pecans
• 2 cups fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Prepare grill or turn on broiler. Place thigh fillets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound lightly with a mallet or other heavy flat object to flatten. Spread fillets with mustard and roll up with mustard inside. Wrap each roll with a bacon slice and secure with toothpicks. Grill or broil chicken 10 minutes, turn and grill or broil another 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Meanwhile, combine next 3 ingredients and half the oil in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Continue to process while gradually adding remaining oil. Add cheese and mix well. Serve chicken with parsley pesto.

Per serving: calories 864, fat 72.9g, 76% calories from fat, cholesterol 214mg, protein 48.1g, carbohydrates 3.9g, fiber 1.4g, sugar 1.1g, sodium 568mg, diet points 23.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.5, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.1, Lean meat: 6.8, Fat: 10.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Chablis, Zinfandel, or Pinot Noir.