Diet chicken and cottage cheese cutlets
8 servings
50 minutes
Dietary chicken-curd cutlets are a light and healthy dish that combines the tenderness of chicken mince and the airy texture of cottage cheese. Originating from American cuisine, this recipe has become popular among health food enthusiasts due to its high nutritional value and low fat content. The delicate taste of the cutlets enriched with the aromas of fresh herbs and onions makes them an ideal choice for a light dinner or diet lunch. They are baked in the oven without excess oil, preserving juiciness and tenderness. They can be served with a light yogurt sauce, fresh vegetables, or a quinoa side dish. Perfect for children's meals as well as for those watching their figure. The simple recipe and minimal ingredient list make these cutlets indispensable in the arsenal of healthy dishes.
1
Mix the minced meat with cottage cheese.
- Minced chicken: 500 g
- Cottage cheese: 300 g
2
Chop the onion with a blender and add it to the minced meat.
- Onion: 1 piece
3
Break an egg into the minced meat, add pepper and salt, and knead the mixture until smooth. You can add chopped dill and parsley.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Green: to taste
4
Form patties with wet hands and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, which can be lightly greased with olive oil.
5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 ºC for 30 minutes.