Description
These Chicken and Buckwheat Patties (Kotleti) combine tender ground chicken with nutritious buckwheat, fresh spinach, broccoli, and aromatic onion for a wholesome, flavorful dish. Coated in Italian bread crumbs and pan-fried to a golden brown, these patties are perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner and offer a delightfully textured and tasty meal that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked buckwheat (1 cup raw buckwheat equals about 2 cups cooked)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 medium head of broccoli
- 1 small onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp sour cream or mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs (preferably Panko)
- Salt and pepper to taste (approximately 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper)
For Coating and Cooking
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs (to coat finished patties)
- Oil for sautéing (extra light olive oil recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli: Cut the broccoli into florets and pulse them in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer the chopped broccoli to a large mixing bowl.
- Sauté the spinach: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a hot skillet and sauté the fresh spinach for a few minutes just until it softens. Add the cooked spinach to the same mixing bowl with the broccoli.
- Combine buckwheat and chicken: Using a food processor or meat grinder, grind the cooked buckwheat together with the chicken breasts. Transfer this mixture to the mixing bowl containing broccoli and spinach.
- Prepare the mixture: Finely dice or mince the onion (a food processor works well here) and add it to the mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs, the egg, and 1 tablespoon of sour cream or mayo. Season the mixture with salt and pepper (around 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper) and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form and cook patties: Shape the mixture into oval patties. Dip both sides of each patty in Italian bread crumbs to coat. Heat a well-oiled skillet over medium heat and cook the patties, flipping 4-5 times until they are cooked through and golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes total.
Notes
- Use extra light olive oil or a neutral oil to sauté to keep the flavor balanced.
- Sauté the spinach just until wilted to preserve its bright color and nutrients.
- To ensure even cooking, flip the patties several times rather than just once or twice.
- You can substitute sour cream with mayonnaise depending on preference or dietary needs.
- Cooked buckwheat can be prepared in advance and refrigerated to save time.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially the salt and pepper quantities.
