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Chicken, Potato, and Cheese Balls

Delicious bites made with a potato and shredded chicken base, stuffed with melted mozzarella cheese.

Origin
Brazil
Style
Comfort foodHomemadeStreet food
Diet
Protein
Allergens
MilkEggsGluten
#Chicken balls#Potato with cheese#Easy snack#Snack
Time30 min
Portions10 portions
DifficultyMedium
Allergen Warning: Milk, Eggs, Gluten
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Potato Base

Ingredients

  • 2 unitlarge potatoes
  • a gostosalt

Directions

  1. 1

    Chop the potatoes and place them to cook in salted water.

  2. 2

    After cooking, drain the water and mash the potatoes with a fork.

Dough

Ingredients

  • 400 gshredded chicken
  • 118.29 mlwheat flour
  • 1 unitegg
  • a gostoparsley
  • a gostosmoked paprika
  • a gostoblack pepper
  • a gostosalt
  • 1 drizzleolive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the shredded chicken, wheat flour, egg, parsley, paprika, black pepper, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil to the mashed potatoes.

  2. 2

    Mix everything with your hand or a fork until the dough is well uniform.

Filling and Shaping

Ingredients

  • a gostomozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Chop the mozzarella cheese into small cubes.

  2. 2

    Take a portion of the dough, place a cheese cube in the center, and roll it.

  3. 3

    Shape into small balls.

Finishing

Ingredients

  • a gostobreadcrumbs
  • a gostooil

Directions

  1. 1

    Coat the balls in breadcrumbs.

  2. 2

    Fry in a pan with oil over medium heat to brown the outside and melt the cheese inside, or place in the Air Fryer.

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Tips & Pairings

Best SeasonWinter
Pairing SuggestionsOrange juice or cold soda
Tips & Tricks

To ensure the cheese melts without burning the dough, use medium heat when frying in oil or use the Air Fryer.

Nutrition

320 kcal16% of daily targetCalories per serving
25g9%
Carbohydrates
18g24%
Protein
16g24%
Total Fat
7g32%
Saturated Fat
2g7%
Fiber
1g2%
Sugar
450mg20%
Sodium

AI-estimated values

Sensory Profile

Sweetness1/5
Sourness1/5
Saltiness4/5
Spiciness2/5
Bitterness1/5
Richness4/5
Texture:Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside

Preparation & Equipment

Cooking Method:
BoilBakeFry
Equipment:
ForkAir FryerPot

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