Crunchy Chicken and Corn Stars
Chicken bites with sweet corn and cheese, shaped into stars and baked until golden outside and juicy inside. They are fun, mild in flavor, and perfect for sharing with kids.
Ingredients
- 400 g ground chicken breast (preferiblemente cold)
- 80 g cooked sweet corn (well escurrido)
- 60 g shredded cheddar cheese (grated fino)
- 60 g breadcrumbs (divided; mitad for the mezcla and mitad for cubrir)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 30 ml plain yogurt (without sugar)
- 3 g onion powder
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 3 g salt
- 1 g black pepper
- 15 ml olive oil (for brush the bandeja and the pieces)
- 80 ml tomato sauce (for servir)
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 220 °C / 425 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush it with some of the olive oil.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, sweet corn, cheddar cheese, half of the breadcrumbs, the beaten egg, plain yogurt, onion powder, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- 3
3. Place the remaining breadcrumbs on a flat plate. With slightly damp hands, take portions of the mixture and shape pieces about 2 cm / 3/4 inch thick. For a fun kid-friendly look, gently press with a small star cutter; you can also make simple patties if preferred.
- 4
4. Coat each piece lightly on both sides with the breadcrumbs on the plate and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
5. Brush or drizzle the pieces with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F.
- 6
6. Remove the tray, carefully flip the stars, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes more at 220 °C / 425 °F, until golden and the chicken is fully cooked in the center.
- 7
7. Let them rest for 2 minutes before serving. Serve the crunchy stars with tomato sauce for dipping.
Chef tips
For a firmer texture, chill the mixture for 10 minutes before shaping. If using a star cutter, press firmly and remove the excess mixture so the shape stays well defined.
Substitutions
You can replace the cheddar with shredded mozzarella. Plain yogurt can be swapped for the same amount of sour cream. If you do not have corn, use very finely chopped cooked carrot instead.
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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