Bouncy Sun Bites with Chicken, Oats and Carrot
Soft baked round bites made with ground chicken, mild oats, grated carrot, and cheese. They are easy to hold and designed as a fun kid-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground chicken (preferiblemente pechuga or mezcla magra)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (approx. 3/4 cup suelta)
- 60 g quick oats (without endulzar)
- 50 g shredded mozzarella cheese (grated fino)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
- 2 g onion powder (for dar sabor suave)
- 1 g garlic powder (optional and suave)
- 2 g salt (ajustar to taste)
- 5 g chopped parsley (fresh or dry suave)
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.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, finely grated carrot, quick oats, shredded mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and chopped parsley.
- 3
Stir with a spoon or clean hands until you have an even mixture. Let it rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some of the moisture.
- 4
Shape 12 small round portions, like mini suns or thick little patties, and place them on the tray with a little space between each one.
- 5
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the bites are lightly golden on the outside and the chicken is fully cooked inside.
- 6
Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving so the cheese can settle and the bites hold their shape better.
- 7
Serve warm, on their own or with a mild side children enjoy.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet because of the egg size or the carrot moisture, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of oats. For a more even shape, lightly moisten your hands before shaping the bites.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for another mild shredded cheese. Parsley can be replaced with very finely chopped chives. If you do not have quick oats, pulse old-fashioned oats briefly.
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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