Juicy Chopped Chicken Cutlets
12 servings
60 minutes
Juicy minced chicken cutlets are a true symbol of home comfort and simple pleasure. This recipe originated as a variation of classic meat cutlets when hostesses sought to make the dish more tender and airy. Diced chicken fillet mixed with aromatic onion and garlic creates a juicy texture, while egg and flour give the cutlets density and softness. Mayonnaise adds a light creamy note that enhances the flavor. Cooked in a pan with minimal oil, they remain incredibly tender even after cooling down. They can be served with mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, or a light sauce. These cutlets are perfect for family dinners, light lunches, or even festive gatherings, delighting with their simplicity of preparation and rich taste.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Wash the chicken breast fillet well under running water, remove any excess, and cut into small cubes. To make it easier to cut, you can slightly freeze the fillet.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
3
Peel the onion, wash it well, chop it into small cubes, and add it to the chopped fillet.
- Onion: 1 head
4
Peel one clove of garlic, wash it, and press it into a bowl with the onion and fillet.
- Garlic: 1 clove
5
Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the prepared ingredients.
- Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon
6
Put salt, black ground pepper, and 1 chicken egg in a bowl.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
7
Add 2 tablespoons of flour. Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl and let marinate at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
8
Pour 50 ml of vegetable oil into the pan and place it on the heat.
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
9
Before frying the prepared mixture, it should be mixed well again with a tablespoon. When the oil in the pan is heated, spoon the mixture in and shape it. Cover with a lid and fry on low heat.
10
When the patties are browned on one side, they need to be flipped to the other side and cooked under a closed lid until done. The patties remain juicy even when cooled.
