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Golden Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Rolls with Crispy Bacon and Chili Honey

Golden spinach and feta stuffed chicken rolls wrapped in crispy bacon, finished with a spicy chili honey glaze and garnished with pomegranate and finger lime.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup whipped ricotta
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon native pepperberry flakes or freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons roasted macadamia nuts, finely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon finger lime pearls, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, combine chopped bacon, spinach, feta, ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, lemon zest, and pepperberry. Mix well.
  4. Spread the filling over each chicken breast, then roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  5. Brush rolls with olive oil and roll in crushed macadamia nuts and pine nuts.
  6. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and sear chicken rolls until golden on all sides.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  8. In a small saucepan, heat honey and chili flakes until warm.
  9. Drizzle chili honey over cooked chicken rolls.
  10. Garnish with pomegranate arils and finger lime pearls before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Australian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 540 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Protein: 45 g