Mediterranean Chicken Roulade with Spinach, Feta, and Roasted Red Peppers
This Mediterranean Chicken Roulade is a stunning dish that's perfect for special occasions, like Valentine's Dinner. The juicy chicken breasts are pounded thin and filled with a delicious blend of fresh spinach leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and roasted red peppers, then rolled up and fried to golden perfection before being baked to lock in moisture. The addition of Lipton's savory herb and garlic dip mix in the breadcrumbs elevates the flavor profile, making every bite of this dish a delightful experience. Not only is it visually impressive, but it's also packed with flavor, making it a guaranteed hit at any dinner table.
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 (Trimmed and pounded)
Feta cheese
4 ounces (Crumbled)
Spinach leaves
7-8 (Fresh, washed)
Roasted red peppers
0.25 (16 ounce) jar (Sliced)
Garlic powder
2 teaspoons (For seasoning)
Eggs
2 (Beaten)
Breadcrumbs
1 cup (Regular or garlic-flavored)
Lipton Recipe Secrets savory herb with garlic soup mix
1 pack (Mixed with breadcrumbs)
Toothpicks
8 (For securing the roulades)
Salt
To taste (For seasoning)
Black pepper
To taste (For seasoning)
Oil
For frying (Sufficient for pan-frying)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the chicken breasts: trim off any excess fat and slice them partway through on the underside to help flatten them.
2
Lay each chicken breast between two layers of cling film. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder before covering with another layer of cling film. Gently pound the chicken until it flattens slightly, ensuring you don't overdo it.
3
Unwrap the chicken breasts and layer each one with spinach leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced roasted red peppers.
4
Fold in the sides of the chicken breasts and carefully roll them up, securing each roulade with toothpicks.
5
Cover the roulades with cling film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
6
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
7
In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. In another dish, combine the breadcrumbs with the Lipton savory herb and garlic dip mix.
8
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
9
While the oil is heating, take each chicken roulade, dip it first into the beaten eggs, ensuring it's well coated, and then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
10
Carefully place each breaded roulade into the hot skillet, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use tongs to turn the chicken gently.
11
Once browned, transfer the chicken roulades to a baking sheet.
12
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), and the juices run clear.
13
Remove from the oven, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy your flavorful Mediterranean creation!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Mediterranean Chicken Roulade?
It is a dish where chicken breasts are pounded thin, filled with Mediterranean ingredients like spinach and feta, rolled up, and then cooked.
What ingredients are used for the filling?
The filling consists of fresh spinach leaves, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced roasted red peppers.
How many chicken breasts are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
How do I flatten the chicken breasts?
Trim any excess fat, slice them partway through on the underside, and gently pound them between layers of cling film.
What seasonings are applied directly to the chicken meat?
The chicken is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder before stuffing.
How do I secure the chicken rolls?
Fold in the sides of the chicken breasts and roll them up, then secure each roulade with toothpicks.
How long should the chicken be refrigerated before cooking?
The roulades should be covered in cling film and refrigerated for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
What is in the breading mixture?
The breading is a combination of 1 cup of breadcrumbs and one pack of Lipton Recipe Secrets savory herb with garlic soup mix.
How do I prepare the egg wash for breading?
Beat 2 eggs in a medium-sized bowl until they are well mixed.
How do I coat the chicken roulades?
Dip each roulade into the beaten eggs until well coated, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to ensure it adheres.
How do I cook the chicken on the stove?
Heat oil in a skillet until it shimmers, then fry the roulades for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
How long does the chicken bake in the oven?
Roast the browned chicken roulades for 25-30 minutes.
What is the target internal temperature for the chicken?
The internal temperature should reach 170°F (77°C) and the juices should run clear.
Should the chicken rest after cooking?
Yes, let the chicken rest for a few minutes after removing it from the oven before slicing and serving.
What kind of feta cheese is recommended?
The recipe calls for 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese.
Can I use flavored breadcrumbs?
Yes, you can use regular or garlic-flavored breadcrumbs.
What type of Lipton soup mix is used?
The recipe uses the Lipton Recipe Secrets savory herb with garlic soup mix.
How many toothpicks are needed?
The ingredient list specifies 8 toothpicks for securing the 4 roulades.
Is this dish suitable for special occasions?
Yes, it is specifically described as being perfect for special occasions like Valentine's Dinner.
How much garlic powder should be used?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of garlic powder for seasoning the chicken.
What amount of roasted red peppers is needed?
You will need approximately 0.25 of a 16-ounce jar of sliced roasted red peppers.
How much oil is required for frying?
The recipe suggests using a sufficient amount for pan-frying until the chicken is browned.
What is the primary flavor profile of this dish?
It has a Mediterranean flavor profile with garlic, herb, feta, and roasted pepper notes.
What tool should I use to turn the chicken while frying?
Use tongs to turn the chicken gently so the breading and rolls stay intact.
Can the spinach be frozen?
The recipe specifies fresh, washed spinach leaves for the best results.
How do I ensure the chicken is flat enough to roll?
By slicing it partway and gently pounding it between cling film until it flattens slightly without overdoing it.
When do I add the salt and pepper?
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper immediately after flattening them and before adding the filling.
What should the oil look like when it's ready?
The oil should shimmer in the skillet over medium-high heat before you add the chicken.
How do you finish the cooking process?
After pan-frying for color, the chicken is transferred to a baking sheet to finish roasting in the oven.