CHICKEN WITH GOAT CHEESE & BASIL from HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM

This chicken dish has lots of flavor and is very moist. 

Serves 4 to 6

6 boneless chicken breasts with the skin on (Good-luck finding boneless chicken breasts WITH SKIN.  Deboning is a drag, but probably worth the effort.  I'm sure it would be good with the bones included;  then it would be super-easy and inexpensive!)

8 to 10 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese, such as Montrachet

Fresh Basil leaves

Good olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 375 degree

Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan.  Loosen the skin from the meat with your fingers, leaving one side attached.  Cut the goat cheese in 1/2 inch thick slices and place on or two slices plus a large basil leaf under the skin of each chicken breast.  Pull the skin over as much of the meat as possible so the chicken won't dry out.  With your hands, rub each piece with olive oil and sprinkle very generously with salt and pepper.  

Bake the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, until the skin is lightly browned and the chicken is just cooked through.  Serve hot or at room temperature.