Cold appetizer of chicken breast

4 servings

205 minutes

Cold appetizer made from chicken breast is an exquisite dish of Russian cuisine, captivating with its tenderness and rich aroma. The origins of the recipe trace back to the tradition of preparing meat rolls, which have always been valued for their convenience in serving and rich flavor. The base of the appetizer is chicken breast soaked in a spicy marinade of soy sauce and spices. During cooking, the meat absorbs the aroma of garlic, bay leaves, and khmeli-suneli, creating a harmonious blend of spices. Baking in foil retains juiciness while the final browning gives an appetizing crust. The chilled roll is perfect for serving in a festive menu, pleasantly complementing the appetizer plate. It can be served with greens, fresh vegetables, and spicy sauces to create an exquisite gastronomic ensemble.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 102.9
• Proteins: 16.5g
• Fats: 2.3g
• Carbohydrates: 4.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 1 pc
• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Bay leaf: 4 pc
• Khmeli-suneli: 2 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the chicken breast, dry it, remove the skin (do not throw it away), cut it to form a roll: you should get two large pieces 1 cm thick (if the pieces are not quite even or there are more than two, it's okay, the main thing is that they can be formed into a roll).

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 1 piece

2. Salt, pepper, and lightly pound the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Marinate the meat in soy sauce for 2-4 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons

4. Grate the garlic on a fine grater or press it, and finely break the bay leaf.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Bay leaf: 4 pieces

5. After the chicken is marinated, lay it on a board and sprinkle with khmeli-suneli, bay leaf, and grated garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Khmeli-suneli: 2 teaspoons
   • Bay leaf: 4 pieces
   • Garlic: 4 cloves

6. Form a roll and wrap it with the skin from the breast on top. It won't be possible to wrap the roll completely with the skin.

7. Then wrap the roll in foil and place it in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 40 minutes. Position the roll on the baking tray so that the skin side is on top.

8. After 40 minutes, cut the foil on top and uncover the roll, continue baking for another 15 minutes to brown it.

9. The roll should be consumed chilled.