A classic French-inspired dish featuring deboned chicken thighs rolled around a savory filling, then seared and roasted to crispy, golden perfection. Served with a red wine reduction for an elegant finish.
🧑🍳 Overview
- Difficulty: Hard
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: French / Fine Dining
📝 Ingredients
For the Ballotine:
- 2 large chicken thighs, boneless (skin-on)
- 1/2 cup cooked spinach (squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp goat cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Butcher’s twine or cling film for tying
For the Red Wine Reduction:
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt & black pepper
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Filling
- Sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until dry.
- Stir in spinach and cook briefly. Remove from heat, mix in goat cheese. Season to taste and cool.
2. Prepare the Chicken
- Lay chicken thighs skin-side down. Pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Spread filling across each thigh, then roll tightly into a cylinder.
- Tie with butcher’s twine or roll tightly in cling film and refrigerate 20–30 minutes to firm.
3. Sear and Roast
- Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- If using twine, sear the ballotines in a hot pan until golden on all sides.
- Transfer to oven-safe dish and roast for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temp is 75°C / 165°F.
- Rest before slicing.
4. Make the Sauce
- In a small saucepan, simmer shallots with red wine, chicken stock, and sugar until reduced by half.
- Strain if desired, then whisk in butter. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve
- Slice the chicken ballotine into rounds and plate with red wine sauce. Pair with seasonal vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes.
🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: ~540
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fat: 35g
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📂 Categories
- Main Categories: Poultry, Fine Dining
- Additional Tags:
- French-Inspired
- Advanced Techniques
- Dinner Party Recipes
- Elegant Main Dishes
- Goat Cheese Recipes
- Red Wine Sauce