🧾 🍗🧀 baked poultry with cheese
juicy poultry pieces baked with melted cheese
🍴 meal/type
🍃 ingredients
poultry (chicken or duck) – 500–800 g · source: local farmers
mozzarella cheese – 1/2–1 cup, grated · source: imported
spices (e.g., black pepper, cumin, turmeric) – to taste · source: imported
coconut oil or ghee – for greasing · source: imported
🔧 equipment needed
baking tray
baking mat or parchment
oven
knife
grater
📝 step-by-step instructions
1. prepare the poultry
- cut poultry into medium pieces if needed
- optionally marinate with spices
2. assemble
- lightly grease a baking tray with coconut oil or ghee
- place poultry pieces evenly on the tray
- sprinkle or cover generously with grated cheese
3. bake
- preheat oven to 180–190°c
- bake for 25–35 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden
4. serve
- serve hot, with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad
⏳ timing
prep time: 10–15 minutes
baking time: 25–35 minutes
total: ~40–50 minutes
🔥 nutrition (per 100 g)
calories: ~220–270 kcal
protein: ~20–25 g
fat: ~15–18 g
carbohydrates: ~1–2 g
🧪 variations & substitutions
use different cheeses like gouda, edam, or goat cheese
bake poultry without cheese for a simpler, lighter version
stuff poultry with mandarin, orange, or lemon for extra aroma (optional)
add fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or basil before baking or after baking for a fresher taste
add thinly sliced vegetables (like zucchini or chayote) under the poultry for a built-in side dish
add minced or whole garlic cloves during baking for deeper flavor
🧭 food pairing
baked sweet potato
♻️ waste use
poultry bones: broth or animal feed
vegetable scraps: compost
💡 tips
if cheese browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for part of the baking time
let poultry rest for 5 minutes after baking for juicier meat
enjoy your meal! 🍗🧀🌿