Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts, and Pecorino
- 1 3/4 c. finely chopped Brussels sprouts, stems and cores removed
- 1/4 c. finely chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins removed, breast butterflied and pounded to 1/2-in. thick
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine Brussels sprouts and walnuts.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and 1 tbsp.
- olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Spread pounded, butterflied chicken pieces cut sides up and short sides facing you on clean work surface; season upward facing sides with salt and pepper.
- Lay thin layer of 2 to 3 pecorino slices over each piece of chicken and top with Brussels sprout mixture.
- Place 2 to 3 more slices of cheese on top.
- Starting at one long end, roll chicken around sprouts and cheese mixture like you would a carpet.
- Stuff any fallen sprouts back into cavity.
- In large cast iron or stainless steel skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp.
- olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season outsides of chicken generously with salt and pepper, and clean away any sprouts that have adhered to outside.
- Carefully transfer chicken seam side down to the preheated pan, leaving as much space between each as possible.
- Let cook until golden brown and sealed, 2 to 3 minutes, then continue to rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
- Transfer to oven and cook until chicken is no longer pink throughout, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove and let cool slightly, then slice roulade into 1-inch-thick coins.
brussels sprouts, walnuts, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, chicken breasts
Taken from www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43832/chicken-roulade-stuffed-brussels-sprouts-walnuts-pecorino-recipe/ (may not work)