Honey Roulade
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This honey roulade has become one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just an hour from start to finish. The beauty of this dish is how simple it actually is to prepare, yet it tastes elegant enough to impress anyone at your table. Chicken breast is rolled with fresh herbs and garlic, then glazed with a gorgeous honey sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Honey brings wonderful natural sweetness while also providing antioxidants and antibacterial properties that make it such a powerhouse ingredient. The combination of lemon juice and fresh dill keeps everything bright and fresh, balancing the richness of the honey perfectly. Trust me, once you make this once, you'll find yourself coming back to it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 600chicken breast
- 120 ghoney
- 30 mlolive oil
- 237 mlchopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbspchopped fresh dill
- 3garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 tspall-purpose flour
- 20 gbutter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a large piece of parchment paper to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- 2
Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper.
Tip: Make sure to coat the chicken evenly.
- 3
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Tip: Use a gentle heat to prevent the honey from burning.
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add the honey, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chopped dill to the saucepan.
Tip: Whisk the mixture until smooth.
- 6
Roll the chicken breast into a tight log shape and place it on the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Use a spatula to help shape the chicken.
- 7
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the chicken breast and dot the top with butter.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid breaking the skin.
- 8
Roll the chicken breast into a tight log shape again and place it seam-side down on the baking tray.
Tip: Use a spatula to help shape the chicken.
- 9
Bake the chicken roulade for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- 10
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken evenly.
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