World Flavors Cookbook

Pamplona de Pollo

Uruguayan chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, carrots, and peppers, roasted until golden — a Sunday roast classic.

Cuisine: Uruguay

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, butterflied flat
• 4 slices cooked ham
• 4 slices mozzarella
• 1 carrot, julienned and blanched
• 1 red pepper, roasted and sliced
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder

Instructions

1. Flatten chicken breasts.
2. Layer ham, cheese, carrot, and pepper on each.
3. Roll tightly. Tie with butcher twine.
4. Season outside with salt, pepper, and garlic.
5. Roast at 190C for 40-45 minutes until golden.
6. Rest 10 minutes. Slice to serve.