Chicken Ham Swiss Rolls (Printable Version)
Tender chicken breasts rolled with ham and Swiss, baked crisp and served with honey mustard sauce.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Poultry
01 -
4 boneless chicken breasts (approximately 200-225 g each)
→ Meat
02 -
225 g Black Forest ham slices (8 slices)
→ Dairy
03 -
225 g shredded Swiss cheese
04 -
40 g grated Parmesan cheese
05 -
120 ml heavy cream
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15 g butter
→ Baking & Coating
07 -
30 g all-purpose flour
08 -
2 large eggs
09 -
100 g panko breadcrumbs
→ Herbs & Spices
10 -
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
11 -
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Liquids & Sauces
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15 ml olive oil
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300 ml low-sodium chicken broth
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15 ml Dijon mustard
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15 ml prepared yellow mustard
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15 ml honey
→ Thickening Agent
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2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 15 ml chicken broth
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Pound chicken breasts evenly to a thickness of 6 mm.
02 -
Lay ham slices and shredded Swiss cheese over each flattened chicken breast.
03 -
Roll chicken breasts tightly, tucking ends underneath, then wrap securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
04 -
Set oven to 200°C and lightly grease a baking sheet.
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Dredge each roll first in flour seasoned with salt and pepper, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan cheese and chopped thyme.
06 -
Place coated rolls on prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 74°C.
07 -
Allow baked chicken rolls to rest briefly, then slice and garnish with fresh parsley.
08 -
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken broth, butter, garlic, Dijon and yellow mustard, honey, and cornstarch slurry; cook until slightly thickened and creamy.
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Serve sliced chicken rolls with warm honey mustard sauce drizzled on top.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Chilling the assembled chicken rolls before baking helps maintain their shape and prevents filling leakage.
02 -
Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 74°C.
03 -
Adjust the honey mustard sauce sweetness and tanginess according to personal preference.