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Pancetta Wrapped Chicken

Baked Chicken Wrapped in Pancetta

This recipe makes baked chicken breasts that are seasoned, stuffed with cheddar cheese and wrapped in pancetta slices.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 2 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 12 slices pancetta

Instructions

  • Make a small lengthway slit at the top of the chicken breasts then season all the breasts with the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic granules, onion granules and thyme.
  • Place a slice of cheese in the slit you made in the chicken then wrap each chicken breast with 3 slices of pancetta each and place each breast on a baking tray or baking dish. Place the chicken in the fridge for around 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to gas mark 6/400oF/200oC.
  • Bake for 25 – 30 minutes then remove and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.