Chicken breast stuffed with Bresaola recipe
A great special occasion dinner, this easy breaded stuffed chicken breast recipe uses lean bresaola for a big meaty hit encasing a melty mozzarella middle for extra decadence. Serve with a peppery rocket salad on the side.
See method- Serves 4
- 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook
- 509 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 40ml sunflower oil
- 4 chicken breasts, trimmed with skins on
- 50g plain flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 100g dried breadcrumbs
- 100g mozzarella, sliced into discs
- 4 slices Bresaola, oval in shape
- 4 tsp thyme, finely chopped
- 100g rocket
- salt
- pepper
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 2135kJ 509.0kcal
- Fat
- 22g
- Saturates
- 7g
- Salt
- 1.8g
- Sugars
- 1g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 28.2gProtein 47.4gFibre 1.6g
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Butterfly the chicken breasts using a sharp knife. Lay a slice of the Bresaola so that it covers the middle section of the chicken breasts. Arrange the slices of mozzarella evenly on top and finish with thyme.
- Roll the breasts up to form cylinders and tie well using kitchen string. Season the outsides. In a large ovenproof saute pan, heat the sunflower oil over a medium-high heat and sear the breasts until golden all over. Remove to one side and remove the strings using scissors. Roll the breasts gently in the flour and pat off any excess.
- Dip in the beaten egg and finally roll in the breadcrumbs ensuring an even coating. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with no pink showing and the coating is golden and crispy. Slice in half and serve on beds of rocket.
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