Chicken, Cherry & Parma Ham Lollipops
A delightful appetizer featuring chicken wrapped around cherries and parma ham, served on skewers for a fun presentation.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1cupChicken Breast Fillets (cut into thin, wide slices)
- 1/2cupFresh Cherries (pitted)
- 1cupParma Ham (torn in half)
- 1/2cupWild Rocket
- 2tbspVegetable Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 12pieceShort Bamboo Skewers
How to make Chicken, Cherry & Parma Ham Lollipops
Preparation
Season the chicken fillet slices with salt and pepper and mix well.
Assembly
Take each flat chicken slice and place a pitted cherry in the center. Wrap the chicken around the cherry to form a round parcel.
Wrap each chicken ball with parma ham, ensuring the joint side of the chicken is fully covered to create a seal.
Cooking
Heat a pan to medium heat, add vegetable oil, then place the parma ham joint side down into the pan. Let it brown and create a seal before turning them over to brown on the other sides.
Rotate the balls until they are browned on all sides. As the chicken is sliced thinly, it will be cooked by the time it’s browned.
Serving
Place one bamboo skewer into each browned chicken ball to resemble a lollipop. Serve them on a platter and garnish with some wild rocket.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the chicken is sliced thinly to allow for even cooking.
Use fresh cherries for the best flavor.
Anna Middleton
(@chefanna)
I have been a professional South African chef for 18 years, now teaching kids & adults how to cook by using their instincts. I...