The CHICKEN, EGGPLANT AND PANCETTA ROLLS are a simple dish, light since they are baked and full of flavor, perfect for making a good impression at any table and that everyone enjoys.
These rolls are a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, accompanied by salad or even as part of a buffet. The combination of flavors and textures makes this recipe a guaranteed success for any occasion. Enjoy!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Grill, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 slices chicken breast
- 4 slices rolled pancetta (or bacon)
- 1 eggplant (oval, dark)
- 1 smoked scamorza cheese
- 4 leaves sage
- breadcrumbs
- to taste rosemary
- 2 leaves sage
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Grill pan
- 1 Meat mallet
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Baking dish
- Toothpicks
Steps
The preparation of the CHICKEN, EGGPLANT AND PANCETTA ROLLS is very easy and quick.
To begin, slice the eggplant into slices about 0.2 in thick (about 1/4 in) and grill them. Lightly pound the chicken breast slices between two sheets of parchment paper to make them thinner and easier to roll. Then, lightly salt the inside.
On the chicken slices place the salted eggplant slice, the smoked scamorza or any melting cheese you prefer, a slice of pancetta and a sage leaf. The cheese should be cut into slices thick enough so that during cooking it does not escape excessively from the roll..
Roll the chicken into a roll, securing it with toothpicks on all sides to prevent the melting cheese from escaping.
Season the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, chopped sage and rosemary. Brush the rolls with oil and coat them well with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing so it adheres.
Take a baking tray or sheet pan, line it with parchment paper and brush lightly with oil. Place the rolls on it and drizzle the surface with a little oil.Bake the chicken rolls in a static oven preheated to 356°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and enjoy them hot and melty.
VARIATION
Other ingredients such as spinach, sun-dried tomatoes or olives can be added to the filling for richer flavor variations.
