Bouncy Chicken, Oat and Zucchini Rings
Baked little rings that are tender inside and lightly golden outside, made with ground chicken, oats, and grated zucchini. They are easy for small hands to hold and have a gentle, homemade flavor that works well for kids.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground chicken (preferiblemente pechuga or mezcla magra)
- 60 g ground oats (puede triturarse en licuadora)
- 100 g grated zucchini (escurrida suavemente)
- 50 g shredded mozzarella cheese (aporta suavidad)
- 1 unit egg (beaten lightly)
- 2 g onion powder (optional pero recomendado)
- 1 g garlic powder (suave)
- 10 ml olive oil (for brush)
- 2 g salt (ajustar to taste familiar)
- 0.5 g ground black pepper (optional, muy poca)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush the paper with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
- 2
2. Place the grated zucchini in a clean towel or between kitchen towels and gently squeeze out some of the excess moisture.
- 3
3. In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, ground oats, drained grated zucchini, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper until evenly combined.
- 4
4. Divide the mixture into 12 portions. With slightly damp hands, shape each portion into a short rope and join the ends to form little rings. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
5. Brush the tops of the rings with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil to help them brown.
- 6
6. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the rings are firm, cooked through, and lightly golden on the outside.
- 7
7. Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving. If desired, cut the rings into halves or quarters for smaller hands.
Chef tips
For a softer texture, grate the zucchini on the fine side of the grater. Damp hands help prevent the mixture from sticking while shaping the rings.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for Monterey Jack or another mild melting cheese. If you do not have ground oats, blend rolled oats until finely textured.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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