These Chicken Ham and Romanesco Bites are flavorful with the classic Sicilian filling, which is the seasoned breadcrumbs. In one recipe, we traveled across Italy. Great for an important dinner with the taste of traditions.
Romanesco is composed of 92% water, contains a small amount of fiber and protein. It also has a good concentration of minerals, such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Among the vitamins, there is mainly vitamin C, along with A and those of the B group.
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
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- 10.5 oz chicken breast (very thin slices)
- 2.2 lbs Romanesco broccoli
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
- to taste rosemary
- to taste sage
- 3.5 oz butter
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 3.5 oz high-quality ham, fat trimmed
- 3.5 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 oz Pecorino Romano (grated)
- 2 oz smoked provola
Chicken Ham and Romanesco Bites
Tools
What we need to make
- Wok
- Pan
- Knife
- Skewers wooden
- Cutting board
Preparation of Chicken Ham and Romanesco Bites
Wash and trim the Romanesco.
Boil it halfway through cooking, about 5 minutes from boiling, with a little salt.
Once it’s al dente, cool it under cold water and drain.
Meanwhile, on a cutting board, cut the ham into squares the same size as the chicken scallops, and place them on top of the chicken slices, and complete with some provola squares.
Now prepare the seasoned breadcrumbs with minced garlic and parsley, grated Pecorino Romano, salt and pepper to taste, a drizzle of oil and a little water.
Mix the mixture; it should have the consistency of a meatball.
Cook the skewers in a pan with butter, rosemary, and sage for 1 minute on each side. Then set aside.
In a wok, sauté 1 garlic clove with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil for 1 minute, then add the Romanesco broccoli.
Sauté in the pan, then add a ladle of their cooking water, and cook for 2 minutes,
Pour the broccoli into the pan with the rolls. Cover and complete the cooking for another 5 minutes.
On low heat
Remove the skewers and plate as shown in the photo
Storage and Tips
The cooked dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You can replace the chicken with turkey breast or very thin slices of meat, such as lacerto cut, and you can replace the Romanesco with cauliflower or broccoli.
FAQ
Chicken Ham and Romanesco Bites
Can I use thin loin?
Yes, even veal.
