From Berrak's Kitchen: Healthy Snacks and Practical Recipes

Are you looking for delicious and healthy snacks? Meet the practical and delicious recipes from Berrak’s kitchen! Nowadays, healthy nutrition is more important than ever. Berrak Pickles brings together traditional flavors and modern recipes and offers healthy snacks. In this blog, we will discover two unique recipes prepared especially for you by Berrak Pickles: "Crispy Chicken Pieces with Berrak Pickles" and "Orzo Salad with Berrak Pickles". These recipes will change your idea of snacking by offering both healthy and delicious alternatives!

Recipe 1: Crispy Chicken Pieces with Berrak Pickles

Materials:

• 500 grams boneless chicken breast (diced)
• 1 jar of Berrak Gherkin Pickles (brine separated)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon of ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
• Sunflower oil (for frying)

Preparation of:

• Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the Berrak Gherkin Pickle brine over them. Leave the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to marinate in the pickle juice.
• In another bowl, mix flour, red pepper powder, salt and black pepper.
• Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
• Place the breadcrumbs or cereal on another plate.
• Prepare the chicken pieces for breading by coating them first in flour, then in egg, and finally in breadcrumbs or corn flakes.
• Heat the sunflower oil in a large pan and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown.
• Place the fried chicken pieces on a paper towel and drain excess oil.
• Serve hot, with Berrak Gherkin Pickle.

Recipe 2: Orzo Salad with Berrak Pickles

Materials:

• 2 cups orzo
• 4 glasses of water
• 1 jar of Berrak Pickled Hot Peppers (chopped)
• 1 red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 handful of fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon sumac (optional)

Preparation of:

• Boil orzo in salt water and drain.
• Let the orzo cool.
• In a salad bowl, mix the cooled orzo, chopped Berrak Pickled Hot Peppers, finely chopped red onion and chopped fresh parsley.
• Prepare a sauce by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper and sumac (preferably) in a separate bowl.
• Pour the sauce you prepared over the orzo mixture and mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
• Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour so that all the flavors blend together.
• Before serving, toss the salad once more and optionally garnish with extra Berrak Pickled Hot Peppers.

It is very easy to prepare healthy snacks with Berrak Pickles! These recipes offer great options to add flavor to your daily diet and support your healthy eating habits. You can create wonders in the kitchen with the rich variety and quality of Berrak Pickles. Remember, you don't have to compromise on taste to eat healthy. Keep following our blog, discover many more delicious and healthy snacks offered by Berrak Pickles!