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Cubano Chicken

Savory Cubano Chicken Roll Ups That Wow Your Taste Buds

Delicious Cubano Chicken Roll Ups brined in pickle juice, stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 roll ups
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Thin boneless chicken cutlets
  • 1 cup Pickle juice For brining
  • 2 tablespoons Deli mustard Substitute with yellow mustard if desired
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Reduced sodium deli ham Or turkey ham for lighter option
  • 1 cup Shredded Swiss cheese Low-fat cheese works too
  • 1 cup Dill pickles Thinly sliced
For the Coating
  • 1 large Egg Or flax egg for vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Seasoned breadcrumbs Gluten-free can be used
  • 1 cup Seasoned panko Gluten-free option available
For Cooking
  • As needed Olive oil spray Or non-stick spray

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • large bowl
  • Cutting board
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Small Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Place the thin boneless chicken cutlets in a large bowl and cover completely with pickle juice. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, ideally overnight.
  2. Preheat Your Oven or Air Fryer: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C) about 15 minutes before cooking.
  3. Prepare the Chicken: After marination, drain pickle juice and pat dry the chicken cutlets with paper towels.
  4. Layer the Fillings: Spread a layer of deli mustard evenly over each chicken cutlet, then stack ham, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles on top.
  5. Roll and Secure the Chicken: Roll each chicken cutlet tightly to enclose the fillings, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  6. Prepare for Breading: Beat the egg in a small bowl to create an egg wash. Dip each rolled chicken piece into the egg wash.
  7. Coat the Roll Ups: Combine seasoned breadcrumbs and panko in a bowl. Roll each chicken piece in the mixture to coat evenly.
  8. Arrange and Bake or Air Fry: Place coated roll ups on a lined baking sheet or air fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil and cook for 25 minutes in the oven or 12 minutes in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll upCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Can substitute fillings per preference. Ensure to store leftovers properly and reheat to maintain crispiness.

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