Chicken Involtini
Learning Intention:To learn how to tenderize meat.
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Success Criteria:1. I can use a mallet to gently pound the chicken.
2. I can wrap the chicken in plastic before pounding. |
What is an "involtini? Where does an "involtini" originate from?
What are known as braciole in the United States are named involtini in Italian. Involtini can be thin slices of beef, pork, or chicken rolled with a filling of grated cheese (usually Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano), sometimes egg to give consistency and some combination of additional ingredients such as bread crumbs, other cheeses, minced prosciutto, ham orItalian sausage, mushrooms, onions, garlic, spinach, pignoli (pine nuts), etc. Involtini (diminutive form of involti) means "little bundles". Each involtino is held together by a wooden toothpick, and the dish is usually served (in various sauces: red, white, etc.) as a second course. When cooked in tomato sauce, the sauce itself is used to toss the pasta for the first course, giving a consistent taste to the whole meal.
In southern parts of Italy such as Sicily, where fish are a more plentiful element of cuisine, involtini can sometimes be made with fish such as swordfish. How do I make a Chicken involtini?Cooking Methods:
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How do I keep food safe from bacteria?
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Tips & Techniques:
1. To roast your capsicum, simply blister the skin in the oven or under the grill until black and place directly into a sealed plastic bag for 5 minutes. This will steam the skin and make it easier to peel.
2.When tenderising your chicken, it is important to get the same thickness throughout the whole breast. This makes it easier to roll and also ensures it cooks evenly.
3. To ensure your involtini doesn’t unroll during cooking, make sure you secure it tightly with a toothpick before cooking. Don’t forget to remove your toothpick before plating up.
4. You must make sure your chicken is cooked through before serving.
2.When tenderising your chicken, it is important to get the same thickness throughout the whole breast. This makes it easier to roll and also ensures it cooks evenly.
3. To ensure your involtini doesn’t unroll during cooking, make sure you secure it tightly with a toothpick before cooking. Don’t forget to remove your toothpick before plating up.
4. You must make sure your chicken is cooked through before serving.