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30-Minute Chicken Patties (Juicy & Moist!)
Looking for a delicious, healthy and easy-to-make chicken recipe? Look no further! Today, I share my favourite recipe for juicy and moist chicken patties, which only takes 30 minutes to pull off. It's ideal for hectic weeknights, has a simple ingredients list and is ideal as a healthy dinner option. This high protein recipe is also diabetes friendly and heart healthy.
Ingredients
- ¾ bunch cilantro, washed, dried, ends removed, include stems and leaves
- 1 onion, white, medium, cut in half
- 5 cloves garlic, fresh, whole
- 1 inch ginger, fresh, peeled
- 3 green chillies, washed, dried, tops removed, whole
- 3 chicken breasts, approximately 600 grams, skinless, boneless
- 2 tsp oregano, dried
- 2 tsp black pepper, coarse
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt, sea salt
- 1½ tbsp olive oil, for frying, Benefits of olive oil
Equipment
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients (in the order listed) to a food processor and pulse to process. Be careful not to over-process
- Using clean hands, transfer the mince mixture onto a board or plate, shape it into a circle and divide it into eight portions
- Shape each portion of minced chicken into a patty using your hands. There is no need to refrigerate them
- To cook raw chicken patties, heat half the olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Then, carefully add four chicken patties and fry for 2 minutes
- Use a spatula to carefully flip the patties and cook for another minute. Then cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat or until golden brown
- Flip them once more and cook for one last minute. Then, remove the patties from the pan and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Repeat the process with the remaining uncooked chicken patties and olive oil
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice - which is optional
Notes
- For the best chicken patties- If you're not a fan of cilantro, you can substitute it for parsley or basil. - I like to add a bit of spice but feel free to adjust the number of chillies to your taste. - You could also use garlic powder
- The patties are best cooked in a nonstick pan over medium heat. - Be sure to let the patties rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, making them extra flavourful and juicy.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavour!
- Ensure the minced chicken patties are fully cooked by checking with a thermometer that reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Adjust salt to your taste. Consider reducing by 1/2 tsp and use lemon juice at the time of serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 137kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 54mg (18%)Sodium: 738mg (31%)Potassium: 370mg (11%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 272IU (5%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 23mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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