This is a really quick and simple, gluten free recipe, based on the chicken Kiev. It uses a mouthwatering garlic and herb butter, but instead of coating in breadcrumbs, simply wrap the chicken in Serrano or Palma ham, making them gluten free. I use chicken thighs for this recipe as they are cheap and the perfect portion size for kids, if preparing it for adults, I would allocate two per portion or use a chicken breast instead.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs, de-boned (Sainsburys sell boneless thighs but it’s even cheaper if you do it yourself!)
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp dry mixed herbs
• Salt and pepper
• 30g butter, softened
• Sliced Serrano/ Palma ham, 1 slice per chicken thigh (2 per breast)

Method:

• Add the garlic and herbs to the butter and mix well
• Open out the chicken, cut side up, on a board
• Season the cut side of the chicken with salt and pepper
• Spread an even layer of the butter on the cut side of the chicken

• Fold the chicken, enclosing the butter inside
• Place the chicken into the centre of a piece of ham with the opening at the bottom
• Wrap the ham up and around the chicken- it will stick by itself and hold the butter in
• Place the parcels onto a wire rack in a baking tray, this allows the heat to get around and crisp the ham at the bottom as well

• Cook in a pre-heated oven at 200C for 15minutes (check it is cooked through before serving)
• Serve with steamed veg

Enjoy!!

Previous recipes: Crunchy Salmon Fishcakes, The Best Bolognese, Quick Spinach and Watercress Soup, Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake, Easy Bacon and Monkfish Risotto, Hake in a Cheesy Sauce, Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce, Chinese Salmon, Chorizo and veg pasta & Homemade fish (or chicken) fingers.

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