Chicken Patties with Zucchini in a Pan – Step-by-Step Recipe

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To make patties juicier and more tender, various additions are used in the minced meat. One excellent and proven option is chicken patties with zucchini. A simple pan-fried recipe that will be a lifesaver for your everyday menu and can be mastered even by a beginner!

Preparation time: 45 minutes.
Servings: 10.

Ingredients

• 700 g ground chicken;
• 1 medium zucchini;
• 1 onion;
• 1 chicken egg;
• 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 1 teaspoon dried dill;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Peel and grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, leave it for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the excess juice.
2. Peel and grate the onion and garlic on a fine grater.
3. Combine the ground chicken with zucchini, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, dried dill, ground black pepper, and salt. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
4. Moisten your hands with water and form patties of equal size from the mixture.
5. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil and fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook the patties for another 6-8 minutes.