The bell pepper, a versatile and flavorful ingredient, is essential in this delicious recipe. Start by roasting the peppers, either on a stovetop or in the oven, until the skin becomes shiny and peels off easily. After roasting, let them cool slightly, then peel off the skin and stem, ensuring no seeds remain. Carefully cut them in half to create two equal parts for easier filling.
Next, drain the canned tuna, making sure to remove all the oil, then divide it into two equal portions. This will provide a rich flavor to your rolls. The chicken breast, the main ingredient, is prepared with care. Cut it in half lengthwise, but be careful not to cut all the way through, just near the end so you can flatten it. Use a meat mallet to gently pound it, achieving a tender and even texture.
Sprinkle a little salt, ground pepper, and a pinch of basil on each piece of chicken to add extra flavor. Then, place two halves of the bell pepper on each chicken breast, followed by the portion of tuna. A detail that will enhance the flavor is the dried lemon zest, which you sprinkle over the tuna, adding a citrus note.
Rolling the chicken breast is done carefully, so the filling doesn’t spill out, and finally, sprinkle dried basil on the rolls and secure them with toothpicks. Now, it’s time to heat the oil in a pan, where you will brown the rolls on all sides. This will help create a delicious crust and seal the flavors inside.
After browning the rolls, transfer them to a dish where you have poured the wine. Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes, making sure to baste them occasionally with the wine from the dish to keep them moist and juicy. Once they are ready, let them cool for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and cut the rolls into generous slices, exposing the rich filling.
These rolls pair perfectly with a side of fluffy rice or fried potatoes, creating a tasty and appealing dish, ideal for a special dinner or festive occasion. Enjoy every bite and let the intense flavors of the ingredients carry you away!
Next, drain the canned tuna, making sure to remove all the oil, then divide it into two equal portions. This will provide a rich flavor to your rolls. The chicken breast, the main ingredient, is prepared with care. Cut it in half lengthwise, but be careful not to cut all the way through, just near the end so you can flatten it. Use a meat mallet to gently pound it, achieving a tender and even texture.
Sprinkle a little salt, ground pepper, and a pinch of basil on each piece of chicken to add extra flavor. Then, place two halves of the bell pepper on each chicken breast, followed by the portion of tuna. A detail that will enhance the flavor is the dried lemon zest, which you sprinkle over the tuna, adding a citrus note.
Rolling the chicken breast is done carefully, so the filling doesn’t spill out, and finally, sprinkle dried basil on the rolls and secure them with toothpicks. Now, it’s time to heat the oil in a pan, where you will brown the rolls on all sides. This will help create a delicious crust and seal the flavors inside.
After browning the rolls, transfer them to a dish where you have poured the wine. Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes, making sure to baste them occasionally with the wine from the dish to keep them moist and juicy. Once they are ready, let them cool for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and cut the rolls into generous slices, exposing the rich filling.
These rolls pair perfectly with a side of fluffy rice or fried potatoes, creating a tasty and appealing dish, ideal for a special dinner or festive occasion. Enjoy every bite and let the intense flavors of the ingredients carry you away!
Ingredients
600 g boneless chicken breast, 2 bell peppers, canned shredded tuna, salt, ground white pepper, dried basil, dried lemon peel, 100 ml white wine, 200 ml oil for frying