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CHICKEN SOFFICINI

June 21, 2013 By Manu 4 Comments

Chicken Sofficini

Today I want to share with you the recipe of chicken sofficini.  If you follow Manu’s Menu, I am sure you will remember my recipe for Ham and Cheese Sofficini – fried pastries filled with ham and cheese, typical Italian comfort food.  Well, during my summer holidays in Sicily, I would eat a lot of fish… and when I say a lot, I mean almost-everyday-a-lot.  So, when I could not take it any longer, I would ask my parents to get me some chicken sofficini from the local butcher.  I have always thought they were his invention, but while researching for this post, I actually found out that they are quite popular all over Italy.  Anyhow, I ended up making my own recipe as I could not find any that satisfied me.  These are good.  You can fill them with anything you fancy, but I went for a classic ham and cheese and the family was quite happy with the choice.  You could try and bake them from scratch, though I haven’t tried it yet myself.  I usually pan fry them for a few minutes to get a crunchy crust and then bake them in the oven until cooked.  This also ensures that the cheese inside melts… can you see it??  Serve them with a simple salad and… enjoy!

Chicken Sofficini

Chicken Sofficini
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Chicken Sofficini

You don't know what to do with chicken mince? Here is a brilliant idea: Chicken sofficini, filled with ham and cheese!

Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 500 gms – 1.1 lbs. chicken mince
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano finely grated
  • 5 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 40 gms – 1.4 oz. Edam or Swiss cheese, sliced
  • 40 gms – 1.4 oz. ham sliced
  • Breadcrumbs to coat
  • Vegetable oil for shallow frying

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken mince, egg, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, nutmeg, salt & pepper in a bowl and mix them well with your hands.
  2. Divide the mince mixture into 6 equal balls. Flatten them with the palm of your hand on a sheet of baking paper.
  3. Add 1/6 of the sliced Edam and ham. Fold the mince in half and seal it well with your fingers.
  4. Coat the chicken sofficini with breadcrumbs.
  5. Shallow fry them in warm vegetable oil until golden brown, then put them in an oven tray and bake them at 180°C – 355°F for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Serve warm with some salad on the side.

Chicken Sofficini

Chicken Sofficini

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Filed Under: Italian, Mains, Meat Tagged With: baked, cheese, chicken, comfort food, dinner, fried, ham, Italian, lunch, main, meat, poultry, sofficini

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Comments

  1. Toby @ Plate Fodder says

    June 22, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    My ex’s mom (okay, not really mom – their maid. Looking back, I don’t think that woman even knew where the kitchen was) in Brazil used to have something very similar to these waiting for us after the 15 hour trip from the States. I thought they were just incredible… and never quite figured out how she made them. Thanks for the share!

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  2. Suzanne perazzini says

    June 23, 2013 at 10:32 am

    What a delightful idea. I have just printed out the recipe and will make a gluten-free version of it. Thanks.

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  3. GourmetGetaways says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    What a great dish! I love the look of this, I am so jealous that you had this dish in Sicily! I can’t believe I haven’t been over here for a while… I have been missing out on so much good food. I have followed you on google+ now so I won’t miss anything.

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  4. amber says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:48 am

    I absolutely LOVE these. Not only because they are something new, but because I can never seem to make chicken involtini or anything that requires a cheese filling to stay IN. This is sort of a cheat version of a cotoletta di pollo filled with ham and cheese. Brilliant and yummy. Thank you!

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