Chicken appetizer with prunes "Chicken Rafaelo"
12 servings
60 minutes
The 'Chicken Raffaello' appetizer is an elegant and unusual dish of European cuisine, impressing with the combination of tender chicken fillet, aromatic mushrooms, creamy cheese, and sweet prunes. Walnuts add a pleasant crunch, while coconut flakes give the balls a festive appearance reminiscent of famous candies. The dish is not only aesthetic but also versatile: it is perfect for a festive table, as a wine snack or an exquisite treat for guests. The balance of salty, sweet, and nutty flavors makes it special. The recipe's origins are linked to the popularity of appetizer formats that allow for easy preparation of portioned treats with rich flavors. 'Chicken Raffaello' is a harmony of textures and gastronomic pleasure in one ball!
1
Boil the chicken breast, separate the meat from the bones, and grind it in a meat grinder.
- Chicken breast: 400 g
2
Add salt and pepper to taste
3
We sauté fresh mushrooms; I used champignons, but other types can also be used.
- Fresh mushrooms: 150 g
4
Any cheese is suitable, it needs to be grated.
- Cheese: 200 g
5
Add mushrooms, cheese, and mayonnaise to the meat and mix. It should result in a homogeneous mass.
- Fresh mushrooms: 150 g
- Cheese: 200 g
- Mayonnaise: 200 g
6
Then we roll balls from the minced meat by hand, placing a piece of walnut in the middle, and coat the ball in coconut flakes. Half of the balls can be made with prunes instead of walnuts, and both prunes and walnuts can be used together.
- Walnuts: 100 g
- Coconut flakes: 300 g
- Pitted prunes: 100 g
7
The dish is ready, you can garnish it with greens on top.