This prep-ahead juicy and tender chicken recipe is a scrumptious dish made entirely from scratch. It is sure to please your entire family and/or a large crowd at your next event. – Alena Kulai
Rice Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Recipe by, April 2025 Featured Chef, Alena Kulai | @AlenasFlavors
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Pasture-raised Chicken Thigh Pack – 1 lb.
Ingredients:
- 8-10 bone in skin on chicken thighs
- 2 cups cooked seasoned rice
- 3 Tbsp Mayo
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 Large shredded carrots
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Salt
- 1/4 Tbsp Vegeta (or substitute for salt)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Cook the rice in salted water. Let it cool.
- On medium heat sauté the onions and carrots together until they soften. Season lightly and cool.
- Add the onion carrots mix to the rice and vegeta per taste. Mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350
- Cut the bones out of chicken and pound the chicken until flat. (use food wrap to help from sticking). Spread about 1/4 Tbsp of mayo onto the inside of each chicken.
- Spread a handful of the rice mix onto each chicken piece. Fold any loose sides into the middle, and roll up the chicken. Use a toothpick to secure it.
- Assemble chicken rolls onto a baking dish and sprinkle and massage the rest of the seasoning. (If you have any rice leftover, spread between the chicken pieces )
- When ready to serve- bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes. Let cool slightly and cut each roll into 2-3 pieces to serve a large crowd.
This dish is packed with rich, full-bodied flavor in every bite! Tender chicken wraps around a savory rice filling, creating a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and delicious. Try this recipe for yourself and explore more from our Featured Chefs on our Discover Blog!
Meet Alena Kulai, a home chef passionate about quick, easy, and flavorful meals. Inspired by her mother’s home cooking, she creates simple, no-waste recipes using high-quality ingredients to nourish her family. After struggling with gut issues, she discovered the benefits of organic, grass-fed meats, which now play a key role in her cooking. Her go-to dish? Beef Chow Mein Stir Fry—a delicious way to use up extra veggies with no complaints! A big thank you to Alena for participating as our April 2025 Featured Chef. Find more of her flavorful recipes on Instagram & Pinterest: @alenasflavors.
