Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites

Ingredients

• 250 g chicken fillet
• 2 garlic (cloves)
• 2 tbsp tapioca (starch or flour)
• 1 egg white (cold)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp oyster sauce
• salt (to taste)
• sugar (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• seasoning (to taste (such as chicken bouillon powder))
• 3 smoked beef (slices)
• quick-melt cheese (cut into cubes)
• breadcrumbs (for breading (preferably panko))
• Japanese mayonnaise (for the sauce)
• chili sauce (for the sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   In a food processor or blender, combine the chicken fillet, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp of tapioca, 1 cold egg white, 1 tsp of sesame oil, 1 tsp of soy sauce, and 1 tsp of oyster sauce.

2. 2

   Add salt, sugar, pepper, and seasoning to taste to the chicken mixture.

3. 3

   Process all ingredients until a smooth and homogeneous chicken paste is obtained.

4. 4

   Prepare the filling by cutting the 3 slices of smoked beef into small pieces and the cheese into cubes.

5. 5

   Take a portion of the chicken paste, place a piece of smoked beef and a cube of cheese in the center, and seal it by forming a small ball or bite.

6. 6

   Roll each chicken bite in the breadcrumbs until completely coated.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a pan and fry the bites until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and the chicken is thoroughly cooked on the inside.

8. 8

   For the sauce, mix the Japanese mayonnaise with chili sauce to taste.

9. 9

   Serve the bites hot, accompanied by the prepared sauce.

Notes

These bites can be prepared in advance and kept in the freezer as 'frozen food' to be fried at any time. It is recommended to use 'quick melt' type cheese to ensure the center becomes properly melted.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• chicken
• cordon bleu
• fried
• snack
• frozen food