Soft Chicken, Corn and Carrot Rockets
Baked rocket-shaped croquettes that are tender inside and lightly golden outside. Made with chicken, sweet corn, carrot, and a touch of cheese, they are ideal for little hands and a fun family meal.
Ingredients
- 220 g cooked shredded chicken breast (skinless)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (well escurrida si suelta mucha agua)
- 90 g cooked sweet corn (puede ir lightly chopped)
- 70 g shredded mozzarella cheese (or queso suave similar)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 60 g breadcrumbs (more a poco extra si hace falta ajustar the dough)
- 20 g all-purpose flour (for dar estructura)
- 30 g plain thick yogurt (without sugar)
- 15 ml olive oil (for brush)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 3 g salt
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.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast, grated carrot, sweet corn, shredded mozzarella, beaten egg, thick plain yogurt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, and salt.
- 3
Add the breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour. Mix well with a spoon or clean hands until you get a moldable mixture. If it feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- 4
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small rocket or short cylinder with a rounded tip and place them on the tray.
- 5
Brush the rockets with olive oil so they brown evenly.
- 6
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until firm, cooked through, and golden on the outside.
- 7
Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so they hold their shape better and cool to a child-friendly temperature.
Chef tips
For a softer texture, lightly chop the corn before mixing it in. For a more playful presentation, make small 'windows' with the tip of a spoon before baking.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for another mild shredded cheese. Thick plain yogurt can be replaced with the same amount of thick sour cream or softened cream cheese. Carrot can be replaced with well-drained zucchini, though the texture will change slightly.
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 imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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
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