Mini Chicken, Oat and Cheese Drums
Tender round baked bites made with ground chicken, soft oats, and cheese, ideal for little hands and with a mild homemade flavor.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground chicken (preferiblemente pechuga or mezcla magra)
- 60 g ground oats (puede hacerse triturando flakes of avena)
- 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese (of sabor suave)
- 70 g finely grated carrot (well escurrida si está muy jugosa)
- 1 unit egg (beaten lightly)
- 30 ml plain unsweetened yogurt (for dar suavidad)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
- 10 g very finely chopped chives (optional pero recomendado)
- 1 g garlic powder (suave)
- 1 g sweet paprika (optional)
- 2 g salt (ajustar to taste)
- 120 g ripe pear (en cubitos small for acompañar)
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 lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper brushed with a little olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, ground oats, shredded mozzarella cheese, finely grated carrot, egg, plain yogurt, chopped chives, garlic powder, sweet paprika, salt, and olive oil.
- 3
Stir very well with a spoon or clean hands until you get a uniform, slightly moist mixture. Let it rest for 5 minutes so the oats absorb some of the moisture.
- 4
With slightly damp hands, shape 16 even round balls and place them on the tray, leaving a little space between each one.
- 5
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the mini drums are cooked through, firm to the touch, and lightly golden on the outside.
- 6
While they bake, wash the ripe pear and cut it into small cubes to serve as a fresh side.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving. Serve the mini drums warm with the pear cubes on the side.
Chef tips
For an even softer texture, grate the carrot on the finest side of the grater. For very young children, you can cut each bite in half before serving.
Substitutions
You can swap the chives for very finely chopped parsley. The pear can be replaced with soft diced apple. Mozzarella can be replaced with another mild shredded cheese that melts well.
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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