These juicy chicken rolls are filled with cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and baked until golden. Served with a simple garlic tomato sauce, they’re an easy family dinner that looks impressive but requires only a few ingredients.
Chicken & Bacon Rolls
Ingredients
For the Chicken Rolls
For the Tomato Garlic Sauce
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
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Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
- Make sure the strips are not too thick or too thin.
- Place them in a large bowl.
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Season the Chicken
- Add salt.
- Add black pepper.
- Add sweet paprika.
- Add the crushed garlic.
- Add the yogurt.
- Add the oil.
- Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Prepare the Cheese
- Cut the cheddar cheese into strips or pieces suitable for rolling.
- You may substitute cheddar with mozzarella, cheese, or another favorite melting cheese.
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Assemble the Rolls
- Place a piece of cheese on a strip of chicken.
- Roll the chicken around the cheese.
- Wrap a slice of bacon around each roll.
- Secure gently if needed.
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Arrange in the Tray
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking tray.
- Leave a little space between them.
- Sprinkle with seeds if desired.
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Bake
- Place the tray in the preheated oven.
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for about 30 minutes.
- Cook until the bacon is browned and the chicken is fully cooked.
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Prepare the Tomato Garlic Sauce
- Finely chop or grate the tomatoes.
- Crush or finely mince the garlic.
- Combine the tomatoes and garlic in a bowl.
- Add salt.
- Add black pepper.
- Add oregano.
- Add the olive oil.
- Add the sweet ketchup.
- Mix well until combined.
Remove the chicken rolls from the oven. Serve hot with the garlic tomato sauce. Enjoy as a main dish with salad, potatoes, or your favorite side.