Golden Chicken, Oat and Pumpkin Pillows
Tender little bites, golden on the outside, made with chicken, oats, and pumpkin, ideal for small hands and with a mild kid-friendly flavor.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground chicken (preferiblemente pechuga or mezcla magra)
- 120 g pumpkin puree (without sugar ni especias added)
- 60 g ground oats (puede hacerse triturando flakes of avena)
- 50 g shredded mozzarella cheese (grated fino)
- 1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
- 30 g grated onion (well escurrida)
- 15 ml olive oil (for brush the bandeja and the bocaditos)
- 2 g garlic powder (optional, sabor suave)
- 1 g sweet paprika (optional)
- 3 g salt (ajustar to taste)
- 1 g ground black pepper (optional and 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.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a baking tray with some of the olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, pumpkin puree, ground oats, shredded mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, grated onion, garlic powder, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- 3
3. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some moisture and the mixture becomes easier to shape.
- 4
4. With slightly damp hands, shape 12 small oval or round pillows of equal size and place them on the prepared tray.
- 5
5. Brush the tops of the pillows with the remaining olive oil to help them brown evenly.
- 6
6. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the pillows are golden outside and the chicken is fully cooked inside.
- 7
7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving so they can set and be easier for children to handle.
- 8
8. Serve warm. If desired, pair with soft vegetable sticks or a simple kid-friendly dipping sauce.
Chef tips
For an even softer texture, grate the onion very finely and mix all ingredients well without overpacking. If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of ground oats.
Substitutions
You can swap mozzarella for another mild shredded cheese. Pumpkin can be replaced with sweet potato puree, and onion with well-drained grated zucchini.
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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