Welcome to a recipe that will transform your idea of a simple weeknight dinner! Chicken cutlets are a beloved comfort food in many homes, but this version adds a delightful surprise. We're stuffing tender, hand-chopped chicken patties with a savory filling of fresh spinach and meltingly good cheese. The secret to their incredible juiciness lies in chopping the chicken breast by hand rather than using a meat grinder, a simple trick that yields a far superior texture. Get ready to create a memorable meal that's both easy to make and wonderfully delicious.
Chicken breast cutlets with spinach and cheese
Ingredients for Chicken Breast Cutlets with Spinach and Cheese
- 400 g chicken breast
- 1 chicken egg
- 30 g green onions
- 1 tsp sweet ground paprika
- 1/2 chili pepper
- 60 g quick-cooking rolled oats
- 50 g fresh spinach
- 30 g hard cheese
- salt, vegetable oil for frying
How to Make Chicken Breast Cutlets with Spinach and Cheese
To make a great minced chicken filling, you don’t need to get out a meat grinder or dirty a food processor; a large cutting board and a sharp knife are all you need. Cutlets made from finely chopped meat always turn out juicier than those made from ground meat.
Finely chop the chicken breast meat
Separate the chicken fillet from the skin and bones, and chop it very finely.
Add a raw chicken egg
Add a raw chicken egg.
Finely chop the green onion
Finely chop a small bunch of green onions, which will make the cutlets even juicier.
Add spices to the minced meat
Add salt, a teaspoon of sweet ground paprika, and finely chopped chili to the mixture.
Add rolled oats to the minced meat
Add rolled oats to the cutlet mixture; they absorb the juices released from the chicken and make the meat more tender. You can substitute white bread for the rolled oats—as they say, “to each their own.”
Mix the ingredients well, place them on the cutting board, and chop them once more with a knife, this time all together.
Boil the spinach
Place the young spinach leaves in boiling, salted water for 1-2 minutes, then drain them in a sieve. Squeeze the cooled leaves thoroughly to remove any excess water so it doesn’t get into the cutlets.
Form patties from the minced meat and place spinach in the center
Form a round, flat patty from the minced mixture, and place the finely chopped, blanched, and squeezed spinach in the center.
Add the hard cheese
On top of the spinach, place a small block of any hard cheese; even a simple one will be delicious.
Coat the formed cutlets in breading
Carefully fold the cutlet in your palm so that the cheese and spinach remain in the very center. Place the cutlet in rolled oats and coat it on all sides.
Fry the cutlets for 4 minutes on each side. Then simmer under a lid
In a non-stick skillet, heat olive or vegetable oil for frying. Fry the cutlets for 4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms. Then, cover and simmer over low heat for about another 5 minutes.
Chicken breast cutlets with spinach and cheese
And there you have it—perfectly golden, incredibly juicy chicken cutlets with a warm, cheesy center! These are wonderful served hot from the pan with your favorite side dishes, like creamy mashed potatoes, a light vegetable salad, or fluffy rice. Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese; cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss would all be fantastic. We hope this recipe brings a touch of comfort and a lot of flavor to your table. Enjoy every delicious bite!
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