Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Chicken Rissoles — tender, flavorful, and perfect as a snack, lunch, or dinner.
🍗 Chicken Rissoles
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika, chili flakes, or grated carrot for extra flavor
- 2–3 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Shape the rissoles
- Take a small handful of mixture and form into flat oval patties (about 2–3 inches in diameter).
- Cook the rissoles
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry rissoles 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve
- Serve hot with salad, rice, potatoes, or as a sandwich.
Tips
- For extra crispiness, coat rissoles lightly in flour or breadcrumbs before frying.
- Can also bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Freeze uncooked rissoles for a convenient ready-to-cook meal.
💡 Variation: Mix in grated cheese or chopped vegetables into the chicken mixture for more flavor and texture.
I can also make a visual step-by-step guide showing how to shape and fry chicken rissoles—it’s really helpful for first-timers.
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