Lavash Rolls with Chicken and Cheese, Baked in the Oven
Lavash wrapped around tender chicken filling with a cheesy crust, baked under sour cream and egg; fragrant and juicy.
- Time
- 35 min
- Serving
- 712 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $3.16
- Protein
- 54 g
Ingredients
- 1 Thin lavash flatbreadpack 250 g ≈ $2.50 90 g
- 2 Chicken breast filletpack 800 g ≈ $7.36 130 g
- 3 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.64 40 g
- 4 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 40 g
- 5 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 30 g
- 6 Dillpack 50 g ≈ $1.80 5 g
- 7 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.5 pcs
- 8 Sunflower oil 6 ml
- 9 Salt 2 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Preparation: wash the chicken2 and onion5, peel the onion, cut the chicken into 1 cm cubes, finely chop the dill6, and divide the cheese into two parts; preheat the oven to 190 °C.
Preparation: cut the lavash into strips about 3–4 cm wide, prepare a baking dish about 20×30 cm; salt the chicken2 to taste before mixing.
Sauté: sauté the chicken2 with onion5 in a medium skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes until golden and cooked through; season during cooking; cool to warm.
Mix: combine the sautéed chicken2 with half of the cheese and dill6, stir until the cheese is evenly distributed through the filling.
Shape: lay the filling on the lavash, roll into roulades, and place seam side down in the dish.
Sauce: in a bowl, mix sour4 cream with egg, season to taste and mix well; pour the sauce over the rolls and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake: place the dish in the preheated oven and bake at 190 °C for about 15 minutes, until halfway done and the top is golden; the appearance is melted cheese with edges lightly browned.
Serve: remove from the oven, let stand for 5 minutes; serve with herbs and, if desired, a light side.
Substitutions and advance prep: the rolls can be prepared halfway in advance, stored in the refrigerator without baking and baked later; if needed, replace dill6 with parsley.
Tips
- Why it works
- Salt the chicken before cooking to draw out moisture and ensure even seasoning; unsalted chicken stays bland and rubbery. Cut chicken into 1 cm cubes so it cooks through in 8 minutes without drying out.
- Substitutions
- Use feta instead of hard cheese for a tangier taste; replace dill with parsley if you prefer a milder flavor. Skip sour cream and use Greek yogurt for a lighter texture.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking the chicken makes it dry and tough; check by cutting into a piece. It should be opaque and juicy, not gray or stringy.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or within 2 days; reheat in a 180 °C oven for 10 minutes until warm through. Freezing isn’t recommended. Cheese gets grainy.
- Serve with
- Pair with a simple cucumber-tomato salad for a balanced meal. Great for family dinners when you need a filling, hands-off dish.
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