The Chinese Chef’s Genius Chicken Cake: A Savory Layer of Meat, Cheese, and Potato

This popular cooking short demonstrates a unique way to prepare chicken breast, transforming it into a savory, cheesy “cake” that is pan-cooked and served with a zesty, homemade sauce.

The recipe focuses on combining finely grated chicken with a blend of cheeses and grated potato to create a moist and flavorful dish.

The Ingredients & Prep

The first step is preparing the core ingredients for the main dish:

• Chicken: 300g of frozen chicken breast is grated and placed into a bowl.
• Cheese: Two types of cheese are added: 60g of white cheese and 150g of mozzarella cheese.
• Vegetables: Half an onion is cut into small cubes and added.
• Starch: 200g of peeled and grated potatoes are squeezed to remove extra liquid before being added to the mix.

The mixture is then seasoned with one cracked egg, a teaspoon of oregano, a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of black pepper, and mixed thoroughly.

Cooking the Chicken Cake

The combined mixture is transferred to a pan lightly coated with oil, spread evenly, and then covered to cook.

1. First Side: The “cake” is cooked for 15 minutes.
2. Flip: It is then flipped using a plate.
3. Second Side: It is cooked for another 15 minutes.

The Zesty Dipping Sauce

While the chicken cake is finishing, a quick and zesty sauce is prepared to complement the savory flavors:

• 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of mustard
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• The juice of one lime
• 1 teaspoon of paprika

The finished chicken cake is then plated and served with a generous helping of the homemade sauce.