Crispy Little Lanterns with Chicken, Corn and Cheese
Fun-shaped baked bites made with shredded chicken, sweet corn and cheese, held together with soft potato for a tender center and golden crust. They are easy for little hands to hold and perfect for the kids' recipe category.
Ingredients
- 250 g peeled potato, diced (for cocer and machacar)
- 180 g cooked shredded chicken breast (skinless)
- 80 g cooked sweet corn (puede ser fresh or congelado descongelado)
- 70 g shredded mozzarella cheese (grated fino)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 40 g breadcrumbs (more extra for cubrir)
- 10 g finely chopped chives (optional pero recomendado)
- 15 ml olive oil (for brush)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 2 g salt
- 1 g ground black pepper
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 with some of the olive oil.
- 2
Place the potato in a pot with water and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until very tender. Drain well and mash until you have a thick, smooth mash.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the mashed potato, shredded chicken, sweet corn, mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until a moist mixture forms that can hold its shape.
- 4
If the mixture feels too soft, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of breadcrumbs until firmer. Shape into 12 little lanterns or oval nuggets with your hands.
- 5
Coat each piece lightly with a little more breadcrumbs and place them on the tray. Brush the tops with the olive oil.
- 6
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, turning halfway through, until the little lanterns are golden outside and hot inside.
- 7
Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving so the cheese can set slightly. Serve warm.
Chef tips
For a more playful look, gently press lines with the back of a knife before baking so they resemble little lanterns. If you want a softer texture for younger children, finely chop the corn before mixing.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for Oaxaca cheese or another mild melting cheese. Chives can be replaced with chopped parsley. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
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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