Paraguayan Cornbread With Chicken (chipa Mbaipy)
Paraguayan Cornbread with Chicken, also known as Chipa Mbaipy, is a traditional dish from Paraguay that combines the flavors of corn, cheese, and chicken. This savory cornbread is perfect for a hearty meal or as a delicious snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn flour
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn flour, shredded chicken, and grated cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add the baking powder and salt, and mix until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour the cornbread batter into the skillet.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip the cornbread and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown and the cornbread is cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large bowl Whisk Non-stick skillet
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Paraguayan Cornbread with Chicken as an appetizer or as a side dish with a fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add chopped green onions or bell peppers to the cornbread batter.
Cost
$10