Chicken cutlets with dried fruits
4 servings
45 minutes
Chicken zrazy with dried fruits is a refined dish of Yugoslav cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken fillet with the sweetness of fruit filling. Hand-formed zrazy have a crispy coating and soft, aromatic stuffing. The origins of the dish trace back to Balkan culinary traditions where meat harmoniously blends with dried fruits, creating a rich flavor contrast. A distinctive feature is the sauce made from orange juice, yogurt, and egg yolk that adds a light tanginess and freshness. The presentation of zrazy impresses not only with its taste but also with its texture — crispy crust, juicy meat, and sweet filling. The dish is perfect for both family dinners and festive gatherings, surprising guests with its original flavor and elegant presentation.
1
Soak the dried fruits separately in warm water. Remove the crust from the bread, soak it in milk, and squeeze it out. Grind the meat in a blender, add the bread, egg, minced garlic, and mix until a homogeneous mass forms.
- Dried apricots: 100 g
- Dried apples: 100 g
- White bread: 4 pieces
- Milk: 1 glass
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Chop the dried apricots and apples, mix them, and add raisins. Divide the filling into patties, place the fruit filling in the center of each, roll them up, and secure with threads. Coat the zrazy in breadcrumbs and fry, then remove from heat.
- Dried apricots: 100 g
- Dried apples: 100 g
- Raisin: 50 g
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Breadcrumbs: 1 glass
3
Squeeze juice from oranges, mix with yogurt and yolk. Whip while adding sugar. Serve the sauce separately with the zrazy.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Yogurt: 200 ml
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon