Olive puff pastries with green chicken salad

Name: Olive puff pastries with green chicken salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Crispy baked puff pastry with olives 12; Chicken breast 10.6 oz; White onions 1; Carrots 1; Bay leaves 2 leaves; Cloves 3; Coarse salt to taste; Parsley 0.7 oz; Basil 15 leaves; Green olives 0.4 oz; Capers 2 tsp; Garlic 1/2 clove; Extra virgin olive oil 3 spoonfuls; Fine salt to taste; Lemon juice 1 spoonful

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Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 98
Carbohydrates g 9.3
of which sugars g 1.6
Protein g 7.1
Fats g 3.6
of which saturated fat g 0.6
Fiber g 0.9
Cholesterol mg 15
Sodium mg 216

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: 12 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Sfoglie alle olive is the kind of finger food italiano you just gotta try. Really, it's perfect for any chill get-together. You know, when you want that crunch mixed with something tender. This tasty snack comes from Northern Italy—where they seriously know how to turn simple ingredients into something really, really good. What's special is the puff pastry packed with olive flavor. Every bite gives you that crispy snap you crave in a good snack. And listen, alongside this, there's diced chicken breast coated in a classic Italian salsa verde. It’s bright and a little tangy—thanks to parsley, capers, and anchovies—waking up your taste buds in no time. This combo just nails what cucina italiana tradizionale is all about, pretty much. Turning basic stuff like pastry and chicken into something a bit fancy, yet still fun.

A lot of folks love serving sfoglie alle olive with insalata di pollo al verde as a simple antipasto sfizioso for guests. And here's the deal: the golden pastry and moist chicken? They contrast beautifully—different textures in every bite. Really good stuff. In places like Piedmont and Lombardy, these snacks are a go-to at summer parties or whenever people want something light to munch on before dinner. The olive in the pastry gives it a little kick, way more interesting than plain dough. While the chicken salad brings fresh flavors, kinda like a homemade ricetta facile.

Everything about this dish is easy-going and fun, which is great. Perfect with a cold drink or a glass of light wine. When you lay these out on a plate, they look inviting and taste even better—ideal for anyone wanting to enjoy a touch of Italian flavor without spending all day in the kitchen. It's the sort of food you just keep reaching for—no fork needed. Just grab and enjoy. Plus, the salsa verde gives it that unique Italian touch, bringing Northern Italy's culinary charm right to your table. Really amazing.

INGREDIENTS

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 12 pastries: Crispy baked puff pastry 12 - with olives; Chicken breast 10.6 oz (300 g); White onions 1; Carrots 1; Bay leaves 2 leaves; Cloves 3; Coarse salt to taste

for the green sauce: Parsley 0.7 oz (20 g); Basil 15 leaves; Green olives 0.4 oz (10 g); Capers 2 tsp (10 g); Garlic - 1/2 clove; Extra virgin olive oil 3 spoonfuls; Fine salt to taste; Lemon juice 1 spoonful

Preparation

How to prepare Olive puff pastries with green chicken salad

To prepare the olive puff pastries with green chicken salad, start by placing in a pot with plenty of cold water 1 carrot, peeled and halved, 1 onion, peeled and halved, bay leaves, and cloves 1. When the water starts to boil, add the whole chicken breast and coarse salt, then cook for about 20 minutes 2. Drain the chicken and let it cool on a cutting board; in the meantime, prepare the green sauce 3: put basil, parsley, capers, olives, garlic, oil, and lemon juice in a mixer. Blend finely and adjust the salt. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water.

Cut the cooled chicken breast into small cubes 4 and dress them with the green sauce 5, mixing well to combine the ingredients. Finish by placing a spoonful of green chicken salad on each olive puff pastry.

Storage

We recommend preparing the olive puff pastries with green chicken salad just before serving to ensure the pastries remain crispy.

Consume the olive puff pastries with green chicken salad within the day.

If desired, you can store the green chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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