Draniki with chicken
6 servings
25 minutes
Draniki with chicken is a hearty and aromatic dish from Belarusian cuisine, where traditional potato pancakes are combined with tender pieces of chicken fillet. Draniki have been popular in rural Belarus since ancient times when potatoes were a staple food. In this version, the recipe is enriched with meat, making it more nutritious and filling. The crispy golden crust of the draniki hides a soft filling, providing an amazing contrast of textures. They can be served with sour cream, herbs or spicy sauces, enhancing the flavor and making it even more appetizing. Draniki with chicken are perfect for a cozy family dinner, warming with their homemade taste and evoking nostalgia for traditional cuisine.
1
Peel the potatoes and grate them on a coarse grater.
- Potato: 3 pieces
2
Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces.
- Chicken breast fillet: 150 g
3
In a bowl, mix grated potatoes, pieces of chicken, salt and pepper to taste, add an egg and flour. Don't add too much flour, about half a glass, so you can shape the draniki and they won't spread.
- Potato: 3 pieces
- Chicken breast fillet: 150 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 100 g
4
Heat the pan and pour oil on it. Make the draniki, but it's better not to make them too thick so the chicken can cook both outside and inside. Fry for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
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