Margarets Chicken Roll Ups Food

CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Place a slice of ham and cheese on each piece of chicken.
• Roll up from a short side and tuck in ends; secure with a toothpick.
• In a shallow bowl, mix crumbs, grated cheese and parsley.
• Pour milk into another bowl.
• Dip chicken rolls in milk, then roll in crumb mixture.
• Wrap and freeze roll-ups for up to 2 months.
• To use frozen chicken--completely thaw in the refrigerator.
• Unwrap roll-ups and place on a greased baking sheet.
• Spritz with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake uncovered, at 425 degrees for 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

GARLIC CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the butter, basil, parsley and garlic in a small bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Heat a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of the compound butter in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and have released their liquid, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
• Melt 2 more tablespoons of the compound butter in the skillet. Remove from the heat and cover the bottom of the skillet with baguette rounds. Place in the oven and bake until the bottoms are browned and toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the chicken breasts flat on a work surface. Sprinkle both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Mix together the mozzarella, mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan in a medium bowl. Spread a heaping tablespoon of the mixture on a chicken breast with a spatula or spoon. Top the mixture with 6 to 7 spinach leaves and a few mushrooms. Roll up the chicken, starting with the narrowest side to create a short, thick roll. Cut the roll in half crosswise. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts and filling.
• Remove the skillet from the oven. Flip the baguette rounds. Arrange the chicken cut-side up on top of the toasted baguette rounds. Add a few pats of compound butter on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the rounds with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and bake until the chicken is fully cooked, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Top the asparagus with any remaining compound butter and serve with the roll-ups.

CHICKEN ROLL-UPS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• On a clean work surface, lay cutlets flat (smooth sides down).
• Dividing ingredients evenly, layer each cutlet with arugula; top with crumbled goat cheese in the center.
• Starting with the narrow end, roll up chicken tightly; seal with a toothpick.
• In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Place chicken in pan, seam side down, and cook until until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Turn chicken over.
• Transfer skillet to oven. Cook until chicken is opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove toothpicks, and slice chicken crosswise before serving, if desired.

CHICKEN & BASIL ROLL-UPS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• First make your sauce and set aside at room-temp while the chicken is cooking.
• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Mix chopped basil and garlic and place 1 tablespoon on each chicken breast.
• In shallow bowl mix yogurt& mustard.
• In dish mix bread crumbs& cheese.
• Roll-up chicken to enclose basil& secure with tooth-pic.
• Dip in yogurt then bread/cheese mixture.
• Place on sprayed baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake for 30 minutes and serve with a dollop of sauce.

CHICKEN ROLL-UPS WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a slice of cheese on each; roll up and secure with toothpicks. In a shallow bowl, beat egg, water and mustard. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, salt and pepper. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Lightly coat chicken with flour, then dip in egg mixture and roll in bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, brown roll-ups in oil until golden brown, turning often. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, drain cherries, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in cherry juice until smooth. add cherries. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, extract and food coloring if desired., Discard toothpicks. Serve with cherry sauce.

CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Put a wrap on a board or plate. Spread the hummus onto the middle of it using a spoon or butter knife.
• Tear up the chicken (or ask a grown-up helper to do this) and put it in a line down the middle of the wrap. Chop the avocado with a butter knife (or ask your helper) and put it next to the chicken.
• Squish the tomatoes onto the wrap by squeezing them and tearing them in half (they might squirt, so mind your clothes). Sprinkle on some cheese.
• Roll up the wrap and press it down firmly. Ask your grown-up helper to cut it in half for you.

CHICKEN ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Prepare you chicken and shred it finely. I used a food processor and pulsed it a few times to shred it easily.
• Add the shredded chicken to a mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients and stir well until creamy.
• Open the can of biscuits and roll out each individual one to flatten them out a bit.
• Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the chicken creamy mixture to the biscuit dough and fold the dough over the filling. It is ok if some of the filling comes out, as it bakes it will set up.
• Bake at 400* for about 15 minutes and the biscuits are golden brown.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
• These could be made up in advance and frozen for a few weeks, and heated in a 350* for about 10 minutes.

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix first 4 ingredients until well blended; stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
• Place chicken, top-sides down, on work surface; top with cheese mixture. Starting at one short end, tightly roll up each breast, tucking in ends of chicken to completely enclose filling. Place, seam-side down, in 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with pasta sauce; cover.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 3 to 5 min. or until melted.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ROLL-UP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 deg.
• Lay the puff pastry out to thaw.
• Lay the chicken breast on a piece of cling wrap long enough to fold back over the breast. Pound the meat with a mallet or heavy skillet. If you are using tenders, lay them side by side with a ½ inch overlap.
• Thoroughly mix the vegetables (except the cilantro) and cheeses and spread out in a line across the flattened chicken (after folding the cling wrap off the top).
• Using the bottom of the cling wrap as a tool (much like using a sushi mat), gently roll the chicken into a tube around the mixture. Fasten with toothpicks if necessary.
• Bring some oil to a high heat in a skillet and carefully place the roll in the skillet. Brown on all sides, being very careful when turning the roll.
• Preheat a cookie sheet in the oven.
• Roll out the pastry to insure that the seams don't separate. Place the seared roll in the center of the pastry sheet and sprinkle with the cilantro.
• Fold the pastry up and over the roll and press the overlap together. Pinch the ends to seal the loaf.
• Brush the top with the remaining oil to get a nice browning.
• Place on the cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, watching closely after 20. Ovens vary.

MILLIE'S CHICKEN ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Melt cream cheese slightly in a microwave. Mix with shredded chicken.
• Separate rolls. Start at widest part of rolls and spread with chicken mixture. Roll up and seal at point.
• Dip each roll into melted butter and then roll in stuffing to coat. Place roll ups in a greased 7 x 11 (best) or 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Mix mushroom soup, sour cream and water. Pour mixture over roll ups. Bake in a 375 degree oven until light brown for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
• Enjoy!

MARGARITA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine margarita mix, lime juice and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

GRILLED MARGARITA CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, tequila, salt and cayenne.
• Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag.
• Pour marinade into bag; seal and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Heat a barbecue grill to medium.
• Remove chicken from bag; pour marinade into a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 1 full minute.
• Grill breasts, skin side down, for 8 to 12 minutes.
• Turn and baste with marinade.
• Continue to grill and baste until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.

MARGARET'S CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Flatten chick to 1/3 inch thickness.
• Place one cheese slice on each piece of chicken and roll-up tightly then secure with toothpick.
• Place flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
• Coat chicken with flour, then dip in eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Place seam side down in an ungreased 2-3 quart baking dish.
• Cobmine the butter and oregano and drizzle over the chicken.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear (180 degrees).
• Discard toothpicks before serving.