Umbrian Chicken
4 servings
60 minutes
Umbrian-style chicken is a fragrant and elegant dish of Italian cuisine that embodies the traditions of the Umbria region. The combination of tender chicken fillet, sweet raisins, nutty pine nuts, and bright citrus notes of orange zest creates a rich and balanced flavor. Rosemary and black pepper add depth to the dish, making it spicy and intense. The rolls are fried to a golden crust and baked until tender, while serving them chilled in slices highlights the dish's sophistication. This recipe is perfect for a festive table or dinner when you want to treat yourself and loved ones to something special yet light and refined.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Chop the raisins, add pine nuts and grated lemon zest. Mix and add salt, pepper, and rosemary. Knead the mixture by hand.
- Light raisins: 20 g
- Pine nuts: 30 g
- Orange zest: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Rosemary: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Flatten the chicken thighs, preferably boneless (if there is a bone, remove it or replace the thighs with fillet). Spread the mixture over the meat and distribute evenly. Roll into roulades and secure with toothpicks or skewers.
- Chicken thigh fillet: 4 pieces
3
Heat a little olive oil in a pan and sauté until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Serve chilled, sliced.
- Olive oil: 3 teaspoons