Recipe
Hazelnut Chicken Rolls
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Serves: 6
These breaded chicken rolls are elegant-looking and fun to make! The hazelnut-spinach filling makes for a memorable meal. Try serving with roasted root vegetables and a light green salad.
Ingredients
6
boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)
1
box frozen spinach
2 tbsp (30 mL)
Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (125 mL)
hazelnuts, finely-chopped
1/4 cup (60 mL)
whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL)
pepper, ground
1
egg(s), beaten
2 tbsp (30 mL)
butter
2 tbsp (30 mL)
olive oil
1/4 cup (60 mL)
dry white wine
Instructions
1
Pound chicken breasts with a mallet until thin.
2
Cook spinach according to package instructions. Drain and press out as much liquid as possible.
3
Spoon some spinach and 1 tsp (5 mL) Parmesan cheese evenly on each breast. Roll up from narrow end, and fasten with a toothpick.
4
Combine hazelnuts, flour and pepper. Dip rolls into beaten egg, then nut and flour mixture.
5
Heat butter and olive oil in baking pan. Place rolls in a pan and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
6
Transfer rolls to a heated platter and remove toothpicks. Add wine to the pan to loosen any browned bits.
7
Pour over chicken and serve.