Involtini is an Italian word for rolls. And Chicken Involtini is the word for SUPER yummy grilled chicken alternative.
Seriously though, this recipe is not your ordinary way of cooking chicken, but I promise, you’ll be surprised how fast and easy it is.
And on top of all, De-li-cious.
Without further ado let’s see what is the fuss I’m talking here all about 🙂
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
8 thin slices of chicken fillet
8 slices of bacon
1 cup arugula leaves
2 pcs of fresh mozzarella cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
Preparation:
Step 1: Lay chicken slices flat on a cutting board lengthwise. Place arugula leaves followed with a slice of mozzarella cheese on the top. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
Step 2: Roll chicken slices up forming a tight roll. Wrap a bacon slice around each chicken roll.
Step 3: Grill on a high heat, flipping your involtini as they cook. Once golden brown reduce the heat and cook for a few more minutes (around 10-12 minutes total).
Serve with mixed greens salad, polenta or steamed vegetables.
Now, your turn! Next time your family cringe when you cook chicken for dinner, try these italian chicken involtini. They’ll make you fall in love with this meat again. And as always, let me know how it goes 🙂
Ciao!
Full Recipe
Chicken Involtini with Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella & Bacon
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- 8 thin slices of chicken fillet
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 cup arugula leaves
- 2 pcs of fresh mozzarella cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lay chicken slices flat on a cutting board lengthwise. Place arugula leaves followed with a slice of mozzarella cheese on the top. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
- Roll chicken slices up forming a tight roll. Wrap a bacon slice around each chicken roll.
- Grill on a high heat, flipping your involtini as they cook. Once golden brown reduce the heat and cook for a few more minutes (around 10-12 minutes total).
- Serve with mixed greens salad, polenta or steamed vegetables.