Chicken rolls with sweet pepper
4 servings
80 minutes
Chicken roll-ups with sweet pepper are a true gastronomic journey into Chinese cuisine. They combine the tenderness of chicken fillet, the creaminess of melted cheese, and the juiciness of sweet pepper wrapped in aromatic strips of bacon. During baking, the bacon infuses the meat with a delicious smoky flavor while the cheese melts gently, adding a creamy texture to the dish. This recipe is an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering. Chinese cuisine is renowned for its harmony of flavors, and these roll-ups are a vivid example: the sweetness of pepper, the spiciness of nutmeg, and the saltiness of bacon create a balance that makes the dish truly memorable. Serving them as sliced rounds makes the roll-ups convenient for tasting and visually appealing on the table.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Wash the chicken fillet, dry it well, and cut it into 4 pieces. Lightly pound, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with grated nutmeg.
- Chicken fillet: 600 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground red pepper: pinch
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
2
Wash the sweet pepper, dry it well, cut each pod in half, remove the stem with seeds, and slice the flesh into wide strips.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
3
Place a slice of melted cheese on each piece of chicken, then add strips of sweet pepper, roll it up, and wrap it with strips of bacon. Tie it with string.
- Processed cheese sliced: 150 g
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
- Bacon: 300 g
4
Grease the mold with margarine, place the rolls in it, and put it in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Periodically pour the liquid that forms during baking.
- Margarine: 1 tablespoon
5
Remove the finished dish from the mold, take off the strings, cut the rolls into thick slices, and serve on the table. It can be garnished with basil leaves.