Ground Chicken Patties
A perfect snack for kids or as a side dish to a meal. These minced chicken cutlets are simple, easy and effortless. Nothing beats adding all the ingredients into a blender, rolling into a ball and cooking them. Right? Also, this is great for freezing for kids' snack or lunch boxes.
Minced Chicken Cutlets aka Chicken Patties
Having traveled a lot all over the world, the one thing I realize is that we often have the same food types, just done differently. Consequently, the basic ingredients of these chicken cutlets will remain the same. While a few additional local ingredients will make it unique to a specific country.
For example, in Russia, they add milk-soaked bread and cheese to the mince cutlets. While, in Thailand, they add some soya sauce, fish sauce, galangal etc. And in India, they add a whole lot of Indian spices such as garam masala, etc. Each and every version is incredibly tasty.
This is my version of these delicious mince chicken cutlets. The best part about these cutlets is that they can be put together in an instant. I find myself making them when I'm pressed for time. And kids love them too.
Minced Chicken Cutlets aka Chicken Patties
Ingredients and substitutes
- Chicken - Usually, I prefer chicken thighs. And yet, chicken breast also does a good job in these patties. You can use either. Just note that chicken thighs will take a minute or more to cook.
- Cilantro - This is my go-to herb at home. We love it very much. But, parsley works just as well.
- Bread soaked in milk - If you prefer not to use bread or milk, you can also use semolina. Just soak some semolina in water or milk. And it works great.
- Breadcrumbs - They add a tender crust on the outside. You can use semolina, but the crust is more crispy not as tender as breadcrumbs.
Minced Chicken Cutlets aka Chicken Patties
How to make minced chicken cutlets aka chicken patties
Method
- Soak the bread in milk - drain excess set aside.
- Add all ingredients except the dry bread crumbs into a food processor.
- Pulse a few times keep the mixture chunky but able to roll into a ball.
- Portion the mixture into ten even balls. flatten with your hands into a patty - set aside.
- Heat a skillet/fry pan with a tablespoon of oil on medium heat.
- Roll the patty into the dry breadcrumbs then place them on the hot pan.
- Cook for three minutes on one side then turn and cook on the other side for another 2 minutes.
- Test one to ensure the chicken is cooked thru.
- Remove on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve hot with ketchup or just as is.
- Enjoy!
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Minced Chicken Cutlets or Chicken Patties
Minced Chicken Cutlets aka Chicken Patties
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Ingredients
- 500 grams (1.0 lb) Chicken breast
- 1/2 cup Onion chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger chopped
- 1/2 cup Cilantro
- 2 slices Bread soaked in milk
- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the bread in milk - drain excess set aside.
- Add all ingredients except the dry bread crumbs into a food processor.
- Pulse a few times keep the mixture chunky but able to roll into a ball.
- Portion the mixture into ten even balls. flatten with your hands into a patty - set aside.
- Heat a skillet /fry pan with a tablespoon oil on medium.
- Roll the patty into the dry breadcrumbs then place them on the hot pan.
- Cook for three minutes on one side then turn and cook on the other side for another 2 minutes.
- Test one to ensure the chicken is cooked thru.
- Remove on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve hot with ketch up or just as is.
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Pozdravlenija
My favorite homemade recipe for chicken mincemeat yummy.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you so mmuch Pozdravlenija. So happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Arlene Mobley
Yum these look delicious, so moist but crunchy on the outside. Just the way I love my chicken cooked.
Veena Azmanov
THanks Arlene. Yes I love the outside crust very much too
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
This is a master recipe!! It sounds delicious and I love how you can switch out the flavors and make it whatever you're in the mood for. Of course, I'd start out with a little Italian. Perhaps progress to a Tex-Mex and the Asian. Thank you for the inspiration. Kid-friendly food is what every mom and grandmother looks for. And thigh meat to me is the best. So moist and flavorful -- we had some on the grill last night. Will be trying your recipe soon.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Marisa. I love how you think! Definitely kids friendly recipe. My kids love it.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
I much prefer using thighs as well...so much more flavour. My grandkids love chicken, this would be a fun dish to make the next time they come over for dinner. Adults would love them too.
Veena Azmanov
I know what you mean I love using Thigh meat as well.
Kanta
I tried these yesterday, they so moist and delicious. I can't believe how easy they were. My kids really loved them. Definitely making them again. Thanks