Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken and Minas Cheese Bites
Homemade potato bites with shredded chicken and melted Minas cheese, covered in a creamy sauce and baked until golden. Perfect for snacking!
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken breast
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for cooking chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to reach desired dough consistency)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 pinch of salt (for cooking chicken)
Salt to taste (for cooking potatoes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole egg
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
Cornstarch (enough to reach desired dough consistency)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can heavy cream
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
500 g fresh Minas cheese
Chopped black olives (optional)
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Chicken breast, potatoes, butter, eggs, nutmeg, cornstarch, tomato sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, black olives, and oregano can be found in the international or baking aisles of most large supermarkets. Fresh Minas cheese, a semi-soft Brazilian cheese, can be found at Latin American or Brazilian specialty markets, or sometimes in the international cheese section of larger supermarkets. If fresh Minas cheese is unavailable, a substitute could be fresh mozzarella or a mild, semi-soft white cheese.
Preparation method
- Cook the chicken breast in water with a pinch of salt until tender
- Drain, shred, and set aside
- In a saucepan, mix the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and cook for a few minutes
- Set aside
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until very tender
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while still hot with a masher or fork
- Add the butter, egg, grated nutmeg, and salt to taste to the mashed potato
- Gradually add the cornstarch, mixing until you get a firm and pliable dough for rolling
- Shape small balls with the potato dough
- Cut the Minas cheese into small cubes
- Fill each potato ball with a cube of Minas cheese and, if desired, chopped black olives
- Close the balls well so the filling doesn't escape during cooking
- Arrange the filled chicken bites in a baking dish, forming a circle
- Place the chicken with tomato sauce in the center of the dish, among the bites
- Pour the heavy cream over the bites and chicken
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Add oregano to taste
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly
Observations
This chicken bite recipe is a Brazilian culinary classic, ideal for those looking for a flavorful and practical snack, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or a special treat. The bites are made from a soft potato dough, filled with shredded chicken and Minas cheese, and then cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, finished with a cheesy gratin in the oven. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish, with the perfect combination of soft potato, juicy filling, and melted cheese.
Prepare to impress your guests with these delicious bites that combine the lightness of the potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
Prepare to impress your guests with these delicious bites that combine the lightness of the potato with the creaminess of the filling and sauce.
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