Juicy chicken cutlets with zucchini and rice
4 servings
25 minutes
Juicy chicken cutlets with zucchini and rice are a tender and aromatic dish perfect for a family dinner. It combines the traditions of European cuisine while adding freshness with zucchini. The zucchini makes the cutlets especially soft, while the rice gives them a pleasant texture and richness of flavor. The chicken fillet—the base of the dish—remains juicy due to the right combination of ingredients. A light flour coating gives the cutlets an appetizing golden crust. These cutlets can be served with any side dishes—mashed potatoes, vegetables, or a light salad. This dish is not only tasty but also healthy as it combines proteins, fiber, and vitamins for balanced nutrition.
1
Pass chicken fillet, carrot, and onion through a meat grinder.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
2
Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, then lightly squeeze out the resulting juice.
- Zucchini: 200 g
3
Mix the zucchini and minced meat, add the pre-cooked rice.
- Zucchini: 200 g
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
- Rice: 100 g
4
Finely chop the greens and add to the mixture. Also add 1 egg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Allspice: to taste
5
Knead the minced meat thoroughly, shape chicken cutlets, and coat them in flour.
- Wheat flour: to taste
6
Fry the cutlets in a small amount of vegetable oil.
