Mexican Chicken Rolls

Preparing Mexican chicken rolls is an experience that combines creativity and tradition, transforming simple ingredients into a dish rich in flavor. This recipe is born from the combination of boneless chicken thighs, succulent and tender, with an irresistible filling of flavored cooked ham with chopped sage and rosemary, providing an enveloping aroma and a refined taste.

Each roll is carefully wrapped and sealed to preserve its tenderness, then slowly cooked with a touch of white wine, enhancing the flavors and adding a note of elegance to the dish.
Perfect for a special dinner or a characterful lunch, these Mexican chicken rolls are easy to make and surprise with their explosion of taste.

The chicken meat is flavored with the aromatic mix, while cooking with white wine creates a velvety sauce, ideal for accompanying the dish with a side of grilled vegetables or spiced rice.

The combination of aromatic herbs and cooked ham gives a unique depth of flavor, making each bite a discovery of irresistible aromas.
The secret to a perfect result lies in the choice of ingredients and care in preparation. The rolls should be well sealed to maintain their juiciness and gently cooked to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
If you’re looking for a recipe that combines intense flavor and refinement, Mexican rolls are the ideal choice. Are you ready to get cooking?

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  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 3.5 oz cooked ham
  • rosemary and sage
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • salt to taste
  • a pat of butter

Tools

  • non-stick frying pan
  • cutting board
  • steel pots

Steps

  • To prepare the Mexican chicken rolls, start by deboning the thighs and pounding them with a meat tenderizer to make them fairly even and remove any fat.
    Prepare a mix of chopped sage and rosemary.

  • Lay the meat out, season with salt, and place a well-spread tablespoon of the mix and a slice of cooked ham on each thigh.
    Roll the chicken and tie with kitchen string.

  • In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil, add the Mexican chicken rolls, and brown them on both sides.

  • Deglaze with white wine and let them cook on low heat for about ten minutes. Occasionally turn the rolls during cooking, and two minutes before turning off the heat, flour a pat of butter and add it to the sauce.
    Let it melt well and serve hot with their cooking sauce.

  • The Mexican chicken rolls are ready… Enjoy your meal!

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