Classic Kotleti (Meatballs)
User Reviews
4.8
2,001 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Classic Kotleti (Meatballs)
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Classic Kotleti are ground chicken meatballs mixed with soaked bread, egg, mayonnaise, grated onion, and seasonings. The bread soaked in milk provides moisture and tenderness, while the mayo adds a subtle richness. The patties are pan-fried to a golden brown, developing a crisp exterior and a tender interior. This recipe highlights traditional Eastern European flavors and techniques for a homestyle meat dish.
Description
Classic Kotleti use ground chicken combined with milk-soaked bread to create a soft mixture that holds together well when cooked. Eggs and mayonnaise enrich the mixture, while grated onion adds flavor and moisture. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the meatballs are shaped and fried in neutral oil over medium heat, ensuring a crisp crust and fully cooked center.
The texture is soft and juicy due to the bread and milk combination, and the frying method provides a pleasant contrast between the crust and interior. This dish works well served with potatoes, salads, or as part of a larger meal.
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Ingredients
- 3 lb ground chicken
- 2 egg
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 onion grated, medium
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 bread slices
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Soak the bread pieces in milk for about 10 minutes. Shred the bread into small pieces.
- Mix ground chicken with egg, mayonnaise, and bread. Mix in onion and season to taste.
- Preheat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon equal portions of the meat mixture into the pan, leaving a little bit of space between each patty. Fry on each side until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes on each side).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
1062mg
(44%)
Potassium
956mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 956mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
2,001 reviews
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