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Greek-Style Chicken Roulade

This Greek-Style Chicken Roulade is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that will impress at any dinner!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken cleaned and deboned
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 400 g spinach washed and roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp dill finely chopped
  • 2 tsp mint finely chopped
  • 2 tsp parsley finely chopped
  • 1 Fresh green onion finely chopped
  • 100 g feta cheese crumbled
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking twine
  • Baking Dish
  • Meat Mallet

Method
 

  1. Start by cleaning and deboning your whole chicken, ensuring it is as flat as possible. If needed, use a meat mallet to gently pound the chicken to an even thickness.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Then, add the washed and roughly chopped spinach, cooking until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach and onion mixture with the finely chopped dill, mint, parsley, and fresh green onion. Crumble the feta cheese into the mixture and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Lay the deboned chicken skin-side down on a clean surface. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the chicken, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Starting from one end, carefully roll the chicken up tightly. Use the cooking twine to tie the roulade securely at several intervals.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the roulade in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, seasoning the outside with salt and pepper. Bake for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  7. Once baked, remove the roulade from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute. When ready, slice into rounds and serve.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the herbs and cheese based on your taste preferences.
  • Marinating the chicken beforehand can enhance the flavors.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.