Chicken and Buckwheat Patties (Kotleti)
Chicken and Buckwheat Patties are a delicious, nutrient-packed Healthy Kotleti that combine lean chicken, wholesome buckwheat, and fresh veggies in a crispy, tender package. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or a balanced lunch, this easy recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Try it today!
Ingredients
For the Patties:
- 2 cups cooked buckwheat Note: 1 cup raw buckwheat yields about 2 cups cooked
- 2 chicken breasts
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 medium head of broccoli
- 1 small onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs panko works well
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Breading & Sautéing:
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs for coating
- Oil for sautéing extra light olive oil recommended
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into florets and pulse in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer the chopped broccoli to a large mixing bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté for a few minutes until wilted and soft. Add the cooked spinach to the mixing bowl with the broccoli.
- In a food processor or meat grinder, grind the cooked buckwheat together with the chicken breasts until finely combined. Transfer this mixture to the mixing bowl.
- Finely dice or mince the onion (a food processor makes this easy) and add it to the bowl.
- Add the panko bread crumbs, egg, sour cream or mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into oval-shaped patties.
- Dip each patty on both sides in Italian bread crumbs, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties, flipping 4-5 times, until they are cooked through and golden brown on all sides.