The chicken vol-au-vent is a delicious appetizer made of crispy puff pastry filled with a savory mix of chicken breast, leeks and almonds. Perfect for special occasions or a light lunch, this appetizer stands out for its elegant presentation and balanced flavor. The recipe draws inspiration from French tradition but has been adapted with Italian ingredients for a touch of originality. Enjoy the chicken vol-au-vent hot out of the oven or cold for a fresh and refined starter.
Slice thinly the white part of the leek and the onion and let them soften in a pan where you have heated two tablespoons of oil
Add the chicken breast and the chopped almonds
Sprinkle with half a tablespoon of flour, pour in half a glass of wine and let it evaporate
Pour in one cup of broth
Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking until the sauce reaches a fairly thick consistency
Turn off the heat and flavor with a little chopped parsley
Fill the vol-au-vent shells with this mixture
Bake them in a preheated oven at 150°C for a few minutes and serve hot
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Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days
Can be served hot or cold
Italy
| Energy (kcal) | 60.1 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 0.89 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.82 |
| Fat (g) | 2.93 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 0.3 |
| Protein (g) | 7.14 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.96 |
| Sale (g) | 0.08 |
