Chicken and Vegetable Cutlets 🍗🥕🥔

These Chicken and Vegetable Cutlets are crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful inside, and packed with seasoned chicken and vegetables. They make a delicious appetizer, snack, lunch, or easy dinner.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6–8 cutlets

Ingredients

Cutlet Mixture

• 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken (or finely minced chicken)
• 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 small carrot, grated
• ½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• ½ bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)

For Coating

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs

Cooking

• Oil for shallow frying
  (or spray oil for baking/air frying)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

1. Heat a little oil in a pan.
2. Sauté onion until softened.
3. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink.
5. Add carrot, peas, and bell pepper.
6. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
7. Cook until vegetables are tender.
8. Let the mixture cool.

2. Make the Cutlet Mixture

In a large bowl combine:

• Cooked chicken and vegetables
• Mashed potatoes
• Cilantro or parsley
• Egg
• Breadcrumbs

Mix until everything holds together.

3. Shape the Cutlets

• Take a portion of the mixture.
• Shape into oval or round patties.
• Coat each cutlet in:
  1. Beaten egg
  2. Breadcrumbs

4. Cook

Pan-Fried:

• Heat oil over medium heat.
• Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

Air Fryer:

• Spray lightly with oil.
• Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Oven-Baked:

• Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.

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Serving Ideas

Serve with:

• Mint yogurt sauce
• Garlic aioli
• Ketchup or chili sauce
• Fresh salad
• Coleslaw
• Fries
• Rice pilaf

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Variations

🧀 Cheesy Chicken Cutlets

Add shredded mozzarella or cheddar inside the mixture.

🌶 Spicy Version

Add:

• Green chilies
• Cayenne pepper
• Hot sauce

🥦 Extra Vegetable Version

Add:

• Corn
• Spinach
• Zucchini
• Mushrooms

🥗 Low-Carb Version

Replace potatoes with:

• Mashed cauliflower
• Almond flour instead of breadcrumbs

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Tips for Perfect Cutlets

• Cool the chicken mixture before shaping so the cutlets hold together better.
• If the mixture feels too soft, add more breadcrumbs.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying—this keeps them crispy.
• Freeze shaped cutlets for 15–20 minutes before cooking for an extra firm texture.

These golden Chicken and Vegetable Cutlets are crispy, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep, lunch boxes, parties, or a quick family snack. 🍗✨