Chicken cutlets with zucchini and dill

6 servings

90 minutes

Chicken cutlets with zucchini and dill are a harmony of delicate flavor and juicy texture embodied in a classic Russian recipe. The lightness of chicken meat combines with the softness of zucchini to create an airy consistency, while aromatic dill adds freshness and a refined green note. Semolina makes the cutlets especially tender, and spices and sour cream add depth of flavor. Historically, such recipes emerged from the desire to make meat dishes more accessible and nutritious by adding vegetables to the mince. These cutlets are perfect for a light dinner or lunch and pair wonderfully with vegetable side dishes and fresh salads. They can be cooked both in a skillet and in the oven, ensuring a crispy crust and juicy center. They can be served with traditional Russian sauces to enhance the flavor with spicy and creamy notes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 341.9
• Proteins: 39.2g
• Fats: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 15.6g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 900 g
• Zucchini: 400 g
• Semolina: 3 tbsp
• Dill: 70 g
• Sour cream: 2 tbsp
• Sweet paprika: 1 tsp
• Ground dried garlic: 1 tsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Spices for poultry: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, salt it, and let it sit for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 400 g

3. Peel the onion and chop it coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

4. Prepare minced meat from chicken breast and onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 900 g
   • Onion: 1 head

5. Add well-squeezed zucchini, egg, and semolina to the minced meat, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 400 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Semolina: 3 tablespoons

6. Wash the dill, chop it finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 70 g

7. Add dill to the minced meat and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 70 g

8. Add spices, sour cream, salt, pepper, cover with film, and let it sit for 30 minutes for the semolina to swell.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spices for poultry: 1 teaspoon
   • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

9. Line the baking tray with parchment or place a mat, turn on the oven to preheat to 200 degrees, place the pan over medium-high heat, and add vegetable oil. Form patties from the minced meat with damp hands, fry them until golden brown on both sides, and transfer to the baking tray.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

10. Place the baking tray in the oven for 12-15 minutes.

11. Fluffy, juicy cutlets are ready. Serve with a vegetable salad or a side dish of your choice.