Need a new idea for serving chicken? Stuff chicken thighs with cheese and wrap with bacon to make these simple, yet delicious cheesy chicken and bacon rolls
Ingredients
- 2 large skinless, boned chicken thighs
- About 30g (1oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 rashers rindless back bacon
- Salad, to serve
You will also need:
- 6 cocktail sticks
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Set the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Open out the chicken thighs and divide the cheese between them, then close them up again.
- Stretch the bacon rashers with the back of a knife and wrap a rasher of bacon around each parcel to hold it together. Push cocktail sticks through to secure it.
- Put the chicken rolls on an oiled baking tray and roast them for 20-25 mins.
- Remove the cocktail sticks. Slice the chicken rolls and serve them with salad, made with cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, shaved carrot and a vinaigrette dressing.
Top Tip for making Cheesy chicken and bacon rolls
For a larger portion, use chicken breasts and split them.
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