Chicken cutlets with oatmeal
8 servings
45 minutes
Chicken cutlets with oatmeal are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity and nutrition. Oatmeal gives the cutlets special tenderness and juiciness, creating a soft texture and deep flavor. Historically, this dish became popular due to housewives' desire to make meat cutlets more economical and healthy by replacing part of the meat with nutritious grains. Chicken meat makes them light and dietary, while onion and garlic add a spicy note. Such cutlets are perfect for family dinners or lunches and can be served with a side of vegetables, potatoes, or grains. They are easy and quick to prepare, and the result delights with rich flavor and pleasant airiness. This dish embodies home warmth and care, providing pleasure from every juicy cutlet.
1
Mix the egg with milk, pour this mixture over the oatmeal, and let it sit for half an hour.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Milk: 0.5 glass
- Oat flakes: 0.5 glass
2
Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, add to the chicken mince and mix.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Minced chicken: 500 g
3
Add soaked oatmeal, salt, and pepper to the minced meat.
- Oat flakes: 0.5 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Knead the minced meat thoroughly.
5
Heat oil in a pan and spoon out chicken meatballs.
6
Fry the patties on both sides over high heat, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook until done.