Couple of weeks ago I came up with some fun food. Fun because it’s easy to make and because I had stumbled upon it nearly by accident. You see, I have been going through a whole lots of time limits recently, somehow I am always out of time. Does that sound familiar to you? Yes, amongst all the life helping devices and technologie gadgets we all ended up having less time at hand.
So, the other day I had prepared some chicken breasts to defrost slowly and of course some Ham slices, because I was planning to make my mum’s rolled up Cordon Bleu version. Somehow we were craving pure bliss comfort food and the Cordon Bleu is a frequent first choice in this situation. However, that day I was surprised by a call from a young Journalist from India Today, a popular weekly Magazine here. I had to reorganize my plans, of course all this in a certain excitement for the interview, and I just decided in less then a minute to keep out the flour, egg and bread crumbs coating and just sprinkle my chicken roll ups with ham an cheese, olive oil and Marjoram.
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This was the second surprise of the day! I should have known that this would work out and I was staggered that I hadn’t come up with this much earlier. The comforting flavor facet isn’t the only plus point of the chicken roll ups with ham and cheese, they are also easily and quickly made! You can either serve them as a Main with various salads, vegetables and other sides or just make them for fun when you are craving for a great meaty snack while playing Assassins Creed on the PlayStation 3.
- 2 big Chicken breasts
- pinch Salt
- pinch Pepper
- 8 Cheese slices
- 4 big Ham slices
- Dash Olive Oil
- pinch dried Marjoram or Oregano
- 8 Toothpick
- Defrost your Chicken breasts, rinse and pet dry. Cut each Chicken breasts lengthwise into 4 separate long and flat pieces.
- Preheat your oven to 180 Celsius.
- Spread all 8 pieces on a board and sprinkle on both sides with Salt and Pepper.
- Half your 4 Ham slices into 2 so that you have 8 pieces. Add one ham half on each chicken piece. Fold your Cheese Slice into a square small parcel and add it on top of the ham.
- Now take one side of the stacked meat and cheese ingredients and slowly Roll in as shown in the picture.
- Fix the Chicken Roll with a tooth pick, and do the same with the remaining chicken, ham and cheese stacks. Add a dash of olive oil on the rolls and sprinkle with Marjoram or Oregano
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the rolls get some color, at around 180 Celsius.
- Enjoy as a snack or serve it as a main with sides and salads or veggies.
Last Independence Week I got to read my feature in the India Today woman’s Edition. I was completely ignorant at first that it had been published. That explains why I mention it only now. India Today publishes a new magazine edition every week and you can even purchase the e-magazine version via Zinio.com. I had to smile when I read the article. ^_^ By the way there is a typo at the end of the article at “Sorpopel”, it’s suppose to be Sorpotel.
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Great recipe and tutorial. I love almost anything rolled up in chicken and always feel like it makes a wonderful presentation to serve to guests. Looks yummy!
First congratulations on featuring on India Today!
Chicken breast prepared with cheese and ham must have tastes particularly tender and juicy.
Congrats on the India Today article! So nice, and very well deserved. And such a great recipe you shared with us today! Simple, easy, and tasty – my kind of dish! Thanks so much.
Ooh these look so super delish with the ham and gooey cheese filling!!Would love to try it for sure Helene!!So proud of you girl and so very well deserved feature 🙂
How awesome Helene to be featured in the magazine! The roll-ups are much simpler and probably healthier than the original. Well done!
Congratulations on the call about the article! These roll ups look amazing and much easier then the traditional Cordon Bleu! Delicious!
I am so with you, I seriously need extra time in my days! Hubby and I crave comfort food too, something about the dishes that can bring back lovely memories! This recipe looks and sounds delicious! Congrats on being published, your picture is stunning! Sending hugs, Terra
wow, it is such an honor to be on INDIA TODAY, it is a prestigious magazine, Congratulations.
I agree with Vicki there’s something very fancy about rolling up chicken in anything, makes for a party and it’s not that much of hard labor. Looks really good.
Your roll-ups do look amazing, Helene. Bravo to going with the flow and delivering a very newsworthy recipe! Felicitations <3
Congrats featuring in India Today – fantastic 🙂
But not surprising with innovative recipes like this 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Wow, Congrats on the interview. Very nice article. 🙂 Love this roll up…my kids would gobble them down. 🙂
Love the article, way to go you! The chicken roll ups looks pretty fine too, I know Jonny would LOVE them!
Janie x
hey girl! Congrats on your feature! I love that article about you and the recipe you did! These roll ups sound delish and i like how you sprinkled the herbs on top
Congratulations!
The rolls look pretty and so so delicious. I am bookmarking this recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I really love this idea.
Congratulations on your article! Love your picture! My mom use to make something similar to this when I was a kid and I had forgotten all about them until now. I love these rollups! I can’t’ wait to make them! Thanks!
What a wonderful interview! Congratulations! I love this quick dinner idea…I, too, am always short on time!!!
I love this idea for a party! And congratulations on your feature. You look fantastic in that picture 😀
Congrats on being featured! I love how easy this recipe is – it sounds fantastic.
Hm … I don’t know why I would be playing anything on a Playstation 3, but these chicken roll ups sound and look delicious.
CONGRATULATIONS on your feature,so happy to know,you really deserve it 🙂
lip smacking treat,quick and delicious 🙂
Hi Helen,
Congrats on the feature. This looks awesome! Will have to try it soon.
SO happy for your feature, Helene!! You are awesome 🙂
Love this rollups for easy and satisfying appetizer!
That’s a big one Helene, big congratulations!!! That looks like fun food all right. What’s not to love in chicken, ham and cheese??