They say this chicken is better than “theirs” and just might become your favorite! 🙈 Here’s how to make it, along with a crunchy coleslaw and a comforting gibanica.
Chicken Bites
Prep the Chicken:
Take chicken breasts, wash and pat them dry. Trim any excess fat and cut them into bite-sized cubes.Marinate:
In a bowl, mix:1 cup milk
1 tablespoon yogurt
½ teaspoon Tabasco or another hot sauce
A pinch of paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
1 tablespoon yogurt
½ teaspoon Tabasco or another hot sauce
A pinch of paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Breading:
In one bowl, combine:2 tablespoons flour
300 g breadcrumbs
200 g cornflakes (crushed slightly with garlic and onion powder in a food processor).
In another bowl, whisk together:
1 cup milk
½ cup kajmak (or a similar cream cheese)
200 g cheese (crumbled)
3 eggs
½ cup sparkling water
Salt, pepper, and a dash of baking powder.
Bake: At 170°C (340°F) for about 45 minutes, until golden and set.
300 g breadcrumbs
200 g cornflakes (crushed slightly with garlic and onion powder in a food processor).
In another bowl, whisk together:
- 2 eggs
- 1 small cup of milk
- A pinch of paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the chicken pieces from the marinade.
- Dip each piece in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the process for extra crunch (egg → breadcrumbs).
- Let the coated pieces rest on parchment paper for 10 minutes.
Crunchy Coleslaw
- Combine in a bowl:
- ½ head of finely chopped cabbage
- 2–3 grated carrots
- 1 thinly sliced onion
- A handful of chopped parsley
- Dress with:
- Salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, juice of ½ lemon (or 1 tablespoon vinegar), and 1 teaspoon mustard.
- Mix well and refrigerate briefly before serving.
Dipping Sauce
- Whisk together:
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Salt, pepper, a dash of curry powder, and ½ teaspoon sugar.
Quick Gibanica
Mix the Batter:
Combine:1 cup milk
½ cup kajmak (or a similar cream cheese)
200 g cheese (crumbled)
3 eggs
½ cup sparkling water
Salt, pepper, and a dash of baking powder.
Layer the Phyllo:
Dip each sheet of phyllo pastry in the mixture and layer them in a greased baking pan. Pour any leftover mixture over the top. If needed, whisk 1 egg with milk and oil to use as the final toppingBake: At 170°C (340°F) for about 45 minutes, until golden and set.
Enjoy these dishes for a hearty, comforting meal. The chicken bites will win you over, the coleslaw keeps things fresh, and the gibanica? Pure nostalgia on a plate.
Eto, that’s enough from me for now! Let me know how it goes. 😊
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