2015 Create & Cook finalists recipe - Ross’s Hampshire Chicken stuffed with Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil - Serves 2

Ingredients

STUFFED CHICKEN

2 chicken breasts (Newlyns Farm)

125g Laverstoke Park Farm Buffalo Mozzarella

Handful of fresh basil leaves

200g fresh breadcrumbs

30g Lyburn Old Winchester cheese, grated

1 tsp mixed herbs

50g plain flour

1 medium egg beaten

Salt and pepper

POTATOES

4 - 6 small - medium local new potatoes

50g butter melted

Olive oil

TOMATO SAUCE

125ml malt vinegar

2tbsp caster sugar

Local cherry tomatoes on the vine

Full Method

STUFFED CHICKEN

1. Preheat oven 200C Gas mark 6.

2. Flatten chicken between cling film using a rolling pin.

3. Fill chicken with slices of mozzarella and fresh basil leaves leaving some for the garnish.

4. Roll up tightly and cover with cling film (twist ends to secure) Chill for 10 - 15 minutes.

5. In a bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Lyburn cheese, mixed herbs and seasoning.

6. Put the flour on to a plate and the beaten egg into a separate bowl. Take off the cling film and coat the rolled chicken breasts in the flour, then the egg and then breadcrumbs, making sure the chicken is well covered. Transfer onto a baking tray and cook for 25 -30 mins or until the juices run clear.

POTATOES

1. Make a small slice ¾ way through each potato, along the length of it. Place on an oven tray, brush with the butter and a drizzle of olive oil. Roast in the oven 35 - 40 minutes until cooked through.

TOMATO SAUCE

1. Heat the vinegar and sugar in a saucepan, simmer until reduced and thickened slightly. Remove the pan from the heat and gently stir in the tomatoes to coat. Serve tomatoes whole or crush to make a piquant sauce.

TO SERVE

Slice the chicken, serve with tomato sauce, the roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

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