Chicken Toulouse Roulade

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Chicken Toulouse Roulade - An elegant French-inspired twist to the traditional roulade recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
	6 Toulouse sausages ( depending on the size of chook the thighs came from ) or 6 chipolata sausages ( depending on the size of chook the thighs came from )
	250 g streaky bacon or 250 g pancetta ( 6 or 12 rashers depending on how cut )
	200 g orange duck pate

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

430

Sugar

Fat

33g

This classic French-inspired dish is the perfect example of how simple ingredients can be combined together with the right technique to create a beautiful, delicious dish. The Chicken Toulouse Roulade is a dish with ingredients that make this dish tangy, savoury, and rich, it is perfect for any special occasion. Each bite is bursting with flavour, while the chicken, sausages, and duck pate produce a variety of textures that make this recipe so satisfying. This dish is easy to prepare and takes minimal effort to produce an elegant looking meal that will impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5.
2.	Lay a few pieces of clingfilm over the work surface and place the chicken thighs on top. Cover the chicken thighs with more clingfilm and use a meat mallet to pound them out to an even thickness.
3.	Remove the clingfilm and skin from the sausages and place them along the centre of each chicken thigh.
4.	Spread a generous layer of the orange duck pate over the sausages.
5.	Roll the chicken thighs up to encase the sausages and pate, and then wrap with streaky bacon, ensuring that the seams are sealed.
6.	Place the roulades seam side down onto a roasting tray and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
7.	Cut the roulade into slices and serve alongside your choice of side dishes.

PROS

The combination of chicken, sausages, duck pate and streaky bacon create a succulent and flavourful dish that is perfect for a special occasion.

The roulade’s presentation is perfect for impressing family and friends.

It can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those who avoid high-fat, high-carbohydrate foods.

It may not be suitable for those who have a nut allergy.

The preparation time may be longer than other main courses.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat and salt, this dish contains sources of protein, vitamins and minerals, making it a good choice as an occasional indulgence.
The sausages can provide a good source of iron, while the chicken can provide vitamin B12 and zinc.