Draniki with minced chicken

12 servings

60 minutes

Potato pancakes with chicken mince are a juicy and nutritious dish that comes from Belarusian cuisine. The recipe is based on grated potatoes, which remain light and tender thanks to the addition of sour cream. Chicken mince makes the pancakes even heartier, giving them softness and rich flavor. The slight spiciness of fragrant pepper and the sweetness of onion perfectly complement the dish. The pancakes are fried in a hot pan until golden brown and then served warm with sour cream. They are perfect for a cozy home dinner or a hearty breakfast. In Belarus, potato pancakes are considered a national treasure and a symbol of hospitality. They can be found in various variations, but the main idea remains unchanged – the combination of simple ingredients and excellent taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 778.3
• Proteins: 26.5g
• Fats: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 166.8g

Ingredients

• Potato: 500 g
• Onion: 150 head
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 3 tbsp
• Ground allspice: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Minced chicken: 250 g
• Sour cream: 20 g
• Soda: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. You will also need 250 grams of chicken mince. You can take it ready-made or blend it, or pass 250 grams of chicken fillet through a meat grinder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced chicken: 250 g

3. Add baking soda to room temperature sour cream. Sour cream with soda will prevent potatoes from darkening quickly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soda:  pinch
   • Sour cream: 20 g

4. Peel the raw potatoes, wash them well under running water, and let them dry a bit.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g

5. Grate the potato on a fine grater.

6. Add the prepared sour cream, salt, and pepper to the grated potatoes. Mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 20 g
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground allspice: 1 teaspoon

7. Grate 100 grams of onion on a fine grater and add to the potato mixture. Mix well with a spoon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 150 heads

8. Add a raw chicken egg to the onion-potato mixture and mix everything until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

9. Add 3 tablespoons of wheat flour to the mixture and mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons

10. Add the obtained mass to the chicken mince and mix everything well until homogeneous.

    Required ingredients:

    • Minced chicken: 250 g

11. Pour vegetable oil into the pan and place it on the heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil: 100 ml

12. Carefully place the batter for draniki onto the skillet using a tablespoon.

13. Fry the draniki over medium heat with the lid closed on both sides until golden brown. Place the finished draniki on a plate. It's better to serve them warm with sour cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 20 g