Chicken vol-au-vent is a delicious appetizer made of crispy puff pastry filled with a tasty 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 taste. The recipe is inspired by French tradition but has been adapted with Italian ingredients for a touch of originality. Enjoy the chicken vol-au-vent hot straight from the oven or cold for a fresh and refined appetizer.
Thinly slice 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 chopped chicken breast and almonds
Sprinkle with half a tablespoon of flour, splash with half a glass of wine, and let it evaporate
Pour in a cup of broth
Add salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the sauce has reached a rather thick consistency
Turn off the heat and season with a bit of chopped parsley
Fill the vol-au-vent with this mixture
Place them in a preheated oven at 150 degrees for a few minutes and serve hot
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
Can be served either hot or cold
Italia
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 |