Potato cutlets with chicken
2 servings
45 minutes
Potato zrazy with chicken is a cozy and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that combines a tender potato shell with a fragrant meat filling. The origins of the recipe date back to ancient times when zrazy were popular in Polish and Lithuanian cuisine and later became part of Russian gastronomy. The potato dough gives the dish softness and tenderness, while the chicken and vegetable filling adds juiciness and rich flavor highlighted by spices. The crispy breading adds a contrast of textures, and the frying process gives a golden color and appetizing aroma. Zrazy can be served as a main dish with sauces or vegetables; they are perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Their taste is a harmony of simplicity and richness that warms and satisfies.
1
Boil the potatoes (5 medium tubers). Cool, mash, and salt. Add an egg and knead well. This will be the dough.
- Potato: 5 piece
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
2
Chop the chicken, small carrot, and small onion, and sauté. Add salt, pepper, and basil to taste. Let it cool.
- Chicken fillet: 150 g
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Dried basil: to taste
3
Make patties from potatoes (if they stick to your hands, wet your hands with cold water), place the filling in the center and shape into pies. Coat in breadcrumbs and place in a heated skillet.
4
Place the ready zrazy on paper napkins to remove excess fat.