Reinventing dinner: Chicken calzone with pesto delight
When you're wondering what to prepare for dinner, a chicken fillet is the easiest choice. Instead of breading and frying it like cutlets, try a unique roll inspired by Italian calzone. Your family will be delighted.
Chicken breast doesn't have to be a boring meal. A bit of creativity and a few ingredients can transform a fillet into a delicious dish with a twist. The meat becomes a pocket filled with homemade pesto, olives, and mozzarella. This chicken calzone surpasses all rolls, roulades, and cutlets.
Chicken calzone with pesto - Cbreast recipe
Calzone is an Italian dish that resembles a dumpling or a croissant. It's a type of pizza that's folded in half, with a variety of ingredients similar to a classic pizza inside. In this case, instead of pizza dough, we have a chicken breast filled with homemade red pesto, mozzarella, and black olives. The entire creation is enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb crust with parmesan.
This is a delicious recipe for a family dinner that will surprise even the pickiest guests.
Ingredients:
Red Pesto:
- 60 grams of sun-dried tomatoes in oil,
- 30 grams of parmesan cheese,
- 30 grams of almond flakes,
- 2 cloves of garlic,
- half a teaspoon of salt,
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper,
- 60 mL of oil from sun-dried tomatoes.
Breading:
- 80 mL of grated parmesan,
- 80 mL of breadcrumbs,
- 2 tablespoons of dried oregano.
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 large chicken breast fillet,
- 60 grams of grated mozzarella,
- 1 handful of fresh basil,
- 30 grams of black olives,
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Instructions:
Step 1. Start by preparing the pesto. In a food processor, blend sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, almond flakes, peeled garlic cloves, pepper, salt, and tomato oil until smooth.
Step 2. Prepare the breading mixture by combining dried oregano with grated parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Step 3. Cut the chicken fillet so that it forms a large sheet. Pound it with a meat tenderizer, preferably through plastic wrap, to prevent splattering. Spread the prepared pesto, then add grated mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, and chopped olives.
Step 4. Fold the chicken in half and secure the edges by pounding them. Sprinkle with the prepared breading, pressing it onto the meat. Drizzle with olive oil. Place in an oven preheated to 175 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes.
Step 5. After this time, the chicken calzone is ready to eat. It tastes best when warm, with the melted cheese flowing enticingly upon cutting. Serve the calzone with your favourite salad. You can also add fries or potatoes. Enjoy!
