Fig Nut Chicken Roll Ups Food

ITALIAN CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a slice of ham and half slice of provolone cheese on each piece of chicken. Roll up from a short side and tuck in ends; secure with a toothpick. , In a shallow bowl, combine crumbs, Romano cheese and parsley. Pour milk into another bowl. Dip chicken rolls in milk, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place roll-ups, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. Spritz chicken with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks. Freeze option: Wrap unbaked chicken roll-ups individually in plastic wrap; place in a large resealable freezer bag. Freeze up to 2 months. To use, completely thaw in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 425°. Unwrap roll-ups and place on a greased baking sheet. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

FIG-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SPICED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Prepare the chicken:
• In a cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon ghee or oil along with the figs and cherries and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and simmer to reduce by one third, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Transfer the marinade to a bowl and place in the freezer to cool for about 10 minutes.
• In the same bowl or a resealable zip-top bag, combine the chicken and marinade. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly, cover if using a bowl, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
• When you are ready to eat, preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Transfer the chicken from the marinade to a plate. Reserve the marinade.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon ghee or oil in an oven-safe cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with the sea salt and cook the chicken in the hot ghee or oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add the reserved marinade and bone broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the liquid by half, about 10 minutes, turning the chicken periodically to ensure even cooking.
• Make the spiced walnuts:
• On a baking sheet or in an oven-safe sauté pan, toss the walnuts with the olive oil, sea salt, and paprika. Spread out in an even layer and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes.
• Serve:
• Transfer the skillet or pan with the chicken to the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve the chicken, garnished with toasted walnuts and chopped fresh parsley.

PHYLLO CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Pound out chicken breasts between waxed paper, until about 1/2 inch thick.
• Refrigerate.
• In a large skillet over low heat melt butter, add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms,and salt, cook stirring for 3 minutes, then add spinach.
• Cover and cook 3 minutes longer. Divide the mixture, leaving in pan, into 4 portions.
• Mix parmesan cheese with basil, put on a plate.
• Take chicken out, and place each portion of spinach mixture onto chicken, spreading out within an inch of sides. Sprinkle 1 Tbl. of cheese on top. Roll each piece up, tucking sides in slightly. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Preheat oven to 400.
• Make sure Phyllo is room temperature. Cut 8 sheets of phyllo at a time in half, cutting on the longest side.
• Using 4 halves per chicken roll, brush with melted butter, each piece, stacking as you go. Roll chicken, in more cheese mixture , then place on one end of buttered Phyllo. Fold up 2 sides, then roll to the end. repeat with the 3 remaining chicken rolls.
• Using a glass casserole dish, set the rolls in pan. Cut slits on the top of each. Brush butter over top. Sprinkle tops with sesame seeds.
• Bake untill golden brown, about 45 minutes.