Chicken fillet roll

The chicken fillet roll or chicken roll (Irish: rollóg sicín[1]) is a baguette filled with a fillet of processed chicken.[2] It is a ubiquitous deli item in Ireland, served at a wide variety of convenience shops, newsagents, supermarkets, petrol stations, fast food restaurants, and casual eateries throughout the country.[3][4][5][6] It has been declared Ireland's favourite deli food.[7]

Chicken fillet roll
TypeSandwich
CourseLunch / Snack
Place of originIreland
Main ingredientsBaguette; filling, such as chicken, butter, mayonnaise, lettuce, onion, condiments

In addition to chicken, the roll is usually filled with a choice of other fillings, including butter, mayonnaise, other condiments, lettuce, onion, cheese, stuffing, or potato wedges. Delis often offer a choice of chicken fillet breading, such as plain, spicy, or Southern fried.[6][8] Vegan chicken fillet rolls have also been available since 2021, using a plant-based meat substitute for the chicken.[9][10][11]

See also

References
  1. Foras na Gaeilge. "Rollóg sicín". téarma.ie (in Irish). Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  2. Murphy, Patricia (31 March 2016). "10 disgusting things we learned about Hot Chicken Rolls on RTE". Irish Independent. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  3. Devery, Caitriona (27 October 2020). "Mysteries of the Deli: The Jambon". District Magazine. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  4. Earley, Kelly (8 June 2017). "Irish emigrants are sharing their own versions of chicken fillet rolls that they find abroad on Facebook". The Daily Edge. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  5. O'Callaghan, Gavin (20 January 2022). "Cork shop owner explains why bread, milk, and beloved chicken fillet rolls are all getting more expensive". Cork Beo. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  6. Beresford, Jack (3 June 2021). "KFC is adding chicken fillet rolls to its menu exclusively in Ireland". The Irish Post. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  7. Brent, Harry (8 October 2020). "Ireland's favourite deli food has been revealed - and it's hardly a surprise". The Irish Post. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  8. McMullin, Stephen (26 May 2020). "Revealed: Here's what goes into Ireland's favourite chicken fillet roll". The Irish Mirror. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  9. "Plant-It And Applegreen Join Forces To Launch Chicken-Free Fillet Roll". Checkout.ie. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  10. "SPAR reveals Ireland's first wholly plant-based fillet to challenge the traditional chicken fillet roll". BWG Foods. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  11. "You can now get a vegan chicken fillet roll at Applegreen". Lovin.ie. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
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