Cheesy Chicken Rolls combine crispy grilled chicken, melted cheddar, and a tangy mustard mayonnaise for a simple but satisfying homemade meal. The chicken is flattened, coated in breadcrumbs, and grilled until golden before being topped with cheese and layered into warm sesame buns with onions and gherkins. Each bite balances crunch, creaminess, and sharpness, making it an easy dish that delivers plenty of flavour without fuss.
Cheesy Chicken Rolls combine crispy grilled chicken, melted cheddar, and a tangy mustard mayonnaise for a simple but satisfying homemade meal. The chicken is flattened, coated in breadcrumbs, and grilled until golden before being topped with cheese and layered into warm sesame buns with onions and gherkins. Each bite balances crunch, creaminess, and sharpness, making it an easy dish that delivers plenty of flavour without fuss.
First a bit of violence, also called tenderising. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper. With a tender hammer or rolling pin, strike the breasts until they are reduced in thickness by half.
4 large chicken breasts
Pull the bread into chunks and put into a food processor. Whizz the bread until they become breadcrumbs.
3 slices white bread
When whizzed, pour some into a wide bowl.
Crack the egg into a separate bowl and whisk until beaten. Add half of the mustard and whisk again until combined.
1 large eggs, 2 tsp Dijon mustard
Messy part.
Dip the chicken breasts into the beaten egg shaking off any excess then dunk it into the breadcrumbs.
Add more breadcrumbs to the dish if needed. Any left over can be stored in an airtight container.
Slice the red onion and gherkins into thin slices and put to one side for toppings.
1 large red onion, 2 large gherkins
Add the breasts onto a slightly oiled baking tray to avoid sticking.
Place under the grill for 5 minutes then remove and turn over. Place back under the grill for another 5 minutes. The chicken should be fully cooked and golden brown.
Remove from the grill and add the slices of cheese and return under the grill for a minute or two for the cheese to melt.
4 slices cheddar cheese
Place the buns under the grill quickly to warm but not bake at the same time as the cheese.
Add the other half of the mustard into the mayonnaise and thoroughly mix. in a serving bowl.
2 tsp Dijon mustard
I serve with the mayonnaise spread on the bottom part of the bun, added the cheesed breast topping with the gherkins and onions and another dollop of mustard mayonnaise.