Chicken rolls in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This recipe for chicken rolls baked in the oven is great because it requires minimal effort and ingredients. If you don't have dried tomatoes on hand, you can use sun-dried tomatoes or thin slices of fresh tomatoes. Serve the dish with your favorite side dish or salad. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, wash the chicken breast and dry it with a paper towel. Lightly pound it with a meat mallet or a potato masher. Be careful not to tear holes in the fillet. Wash and dry the basil leaves. Slice the mozzarella (although you can use hard cheese instead in this recipe for baked chicken rolls).
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Step 2
2. Season the fillet with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with ground garlic. Place several slices of mozzarella, dried tomatoes, and a couple of basil leaves in the center.
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Step 3
3. Carefully roll it up into a log. Secure the edges with a toothpick, or tie it tightly with a string, for example. At the same time, preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
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Step 4
4. Grease a heatproof baking dish with oil or line it with parchment paper (you can use foil). Place the rolls in the dish, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Put the dish in the oven and bake the rolls until done, about 35–45 minutes.
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Step 5
5. When the chicken rolls in the oven at home have turned golden brown and are thoroughly cooked, they can be served. Simple, very tasty, and quite elegant.