German Chicken, Ham, and Cheese Roulades

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 16
German Chicken, Ham, and Cheese Roulades - A delicious gourmet meat dish packed with flavors to tantalize your tastebuds
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts , halved ( about 1 pound each )
4 slices Westphalian ham ( thin slices ) or 4 slices black forest ham ( thin slices )
4 slices gruyere ( thin slices ) or 4 slices emmenthaler cheese ( thin slices )
1 medium garlic clove , very finely chopped
1/4 1/4 teaspoon marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon sage
fresh ground white pepper
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
watercress or parsley sprig

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
282
Sugar
0g
Fat
7g
German Chicken, Ham, and Cheese Roulades are a classic gourmet meat dish dating back to medieval times. The dish is known in Germany as 'Hühnerrouladen' and is made by rolling chicken breasts around ham and cheese. Traditional German recipes use Riesling wine to cook the chicken, but this version calls for dry white wine to reduce the sauce. The result is a delicious meat dish that is both hearty and elegant, perfect for impressing dinner guests or serving on special occasions.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Flatten each chicken breast half to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
3.Put 1 ham slice and 1 cheese slice on each chicken breast half. Sprinkle with salt, garlic, marjoram or sage, and white pepper. Roll up the chicken, tucking in the ends to make neat packages. Secure each roulade with a toothpick.
4.Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Add the roulades and brown them, turning occasionally, for 6 minutes.
5.Transfer the skillet with the roulades to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
6.Remove the roulades from the pan and let them rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add the wine and chicken broth to the hot skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Boil the sauce for about 1-2 minutes or until it reduces slightly.
7.Slice each roulade into 6-8 even slices, remove the toothpicks and drizzle with the pan sauce. Garnish with watercress or parsley sprigs.

PROS

Easy to prepare and cook, this dish will impress your dinner guests with its delicious gourmet flavors.

Roulades are a great way to elevate your chicken dish beyond the usual roasted chicken, and make for a great presentation on the plate.

CONS

While the dish itself is not particularly unhealthy, it does contain cheese and ham, which are high in fat and sodium.
It is best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, which is important for maintaining muscle mass and strength. It also contains vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, phosphorus, and selenium. Additionally, the garlic in this recipe may have immune-boosting properties due to its high content of beneficial sulfur compounds.

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