Chicken Puff Pastry Plait

Ingredients:

·         2 skinless chicken breasts, each halved across the middle to make 2 thin escalopes

·         1 pack rolled puff pastry

·         Mozzarella, grated

·         4 slices smoked bacon

·         Salt, pepper, to season

·         Egg, lightly beaten

Method

1.      Season the chicken breast with seasoning salt and pepper on all sides.

2.      Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface

3.      Roll the pastry sheet

4.      Cut into 4 rectangles

5.      Place each breast down the centre of the pastry rectangle

6.      Top breasts with bacon and grated mozzarella cheese

7.      With a sharp knife, cut slits 4cm/1in apart, 1cm/½in away from the breast to the edge of the pastry, slanting away from you.

8.      Starting at the end nearest to you, fold the pastry alternately over each other, to give a 'plait'** effect. Brush the top with beaten egg. (**See below)

9.  Bake for about 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

 

Buena Appetit!