Draniki stuffed with chicken

4 servings

45 minutes

Potato pancakes stuffed with chicken are an amazing combination of tender potato dough and juicy chicken mince baked to a golden crust. This dish has roots in Belarusian cuisine, where potatoes have always held an important place. Traditionally, pancakes are cooked in a skillet, but this stuffed version baked in the oven makes them less greasy and healthier. The taste of such pancakes is rich, with a tender texture inside and a crispy crust outside. They can be served with sour cream or fresh vegetables, highlighting their homely comfort and nutrition. An ideal option for a family lunch or dinner when you want something hearty but without excess oil.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 229.5
• Proteins: 18.6g
• Fats: 4.5g
• Carbohydrates: 28.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 200 g
• Potato: 5 pc
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We make draniki as usual: wash the potatoes, grate them, let the liquid drain or squeeze, add an egg, flour, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 5 piece
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. We grind the chicken breasts to get chicken mince. We add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. We make a small flatbread from potato 'dough'. In the center of the flatbread, we place chicken mince and form balls with a filling of mince.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 5 piece
   • Chicken fillet: 200 g

4. Place everything on a greased baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

5. 15 minutes before it's done, remove the foil to let everything brown.