Chicken Rock n' Roll

This was a tough weekend for us, John O and I couldn't go to spring weekend for the first time...  Much nostalgia ensued and I even cried a little.  So we figured the only way to feel like we were back home in the Bronx was to make Pugsley's Chicken Rolls!  But better!  This is also our gift to the Fordham kids graduating in a few weeks.  Memorize this!

Just oozing deliciousness

Yes I realize this is the second post in a row that I am rolling chicken, but this time, we roll chicken in dough! 

First, the sauce!  We really shouldn't have to say this again, but knowing our friends, there are probably a few kids that are slow on the uptake.  Make your own!  Easy and you can do better than that store bought crap.  Easiest way, chop some onions and bell peppers, cook in a sauce pan, add garlic, canned tomatoes (crush them with a fork as they cook) and let simmer.  Add pepper, oregano for taste.

Will anyone take photos for us? Seriously, this was the only decent
photo of the sauce, and there's no sauce!!

With that going, bread some chicken.  Basic breading will do, mix up some breadcrumbs, a little flour, garlic powder, cayenne, and crushed red pepper. Dip the cutlets in egg, then coat liberally in the breading.

Using chicken eggs to bread chicken is kind
of messed up if you think about it...

Pan fry those bad boys up and then cut up into manageable strips so you can roll them.  

For the dough we went to good old Luigi's and bought more dough.  So cheap, they are almost giving it away!  We'll make our own dough eventually.  Roll it out nice and thin.  Hint: throw some semolina flour on the counter and roll it out on there.  Make sure your counter is clean though, no one wants to be rolling dirty.  Cut the dough into nice wide triangles, then lace a few chicken strips, some slices of mozzarella cheese, add sauce and roll 'em up.  Mix some egg wash (roughly 2 parts egg to 1 part water) and lightly brush the dough to make a nice glaze.  Sprinkle with some oregano and parmigiana. Throw in the oven at 375 for about 25 min till done. 

HINT:  When rolling, make sure that the dough is wider than it is long, or else everything will fall out, and that's a fail.

Best after a night out

It was recently brought to my attention that I am not the healthiest eater, so salad for a side! We decided to go with a nice spring mix.  Slice some cucumbers, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and top with Gorgonzola cheese.  For the dressing, combine olive oil, minced shallots, 2 hefty squeezes of lemon juice, and some pepper.    

Look at you being all healthy.

Because there is nothing healthier than smothering everything with cheese. -Johno

Take the rolls out once the bottoms and edges start to brown.  

Filled with molten lava

You Fordham kids will experience some serious nostalgia with each bite... And they are better than Pugsley's, no joke. You're welcome.  

Stay tuned for next time when we cook... Whatever we want!  You really think we're capable of planning that far ahead?