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Polish Chicken Patties

A traditional Ashkenazi Jewish family recipe for Polish chicken patties also known as ktzitzot. Israeli family cooking, comfort food.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish

Ingredients

Chicken Patty Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken (I prefer dark meat)
  • 1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)
  • 1 small carrot, grated fine
  • 1 small zucchini, grated fine
  • 1 small onion, grated or minced very fine
  • 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (or more if needed) (for Passover use matzo meal)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 4 teaspoons crushed garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded fine
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
  • 1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Trim zucchini, peel carrots and onion. Grate the vegetables with a hand grater or food processor with shredding disc attachment with fine holes. I suggest using a food processor, you can hand grate if you prefer. You can mince the onion rather than grate if you prefer, as long as you mince it very fine.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, carrots and onion.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, beaten egg and spices. Stir until combined.
  4. Add ground chicken and turkey. Mix well until thoroughly combined.Form the mixture into patties with 1/4 cup of meat mixture each. The mixture is slightly sticky; I like to spray my hands with a little cooking oil spray or water before forming the patties. If the mixture is extremely soft or sticky and you're having trouble forming the patties, add more breadcrumbs till the patties are moldable (they should be soft and tacky but still moldable).
  5. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a sauté pan with high sides and a lid over medium heat. Fry patties in the oil, 6 - 7 at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side (8 minutes total). When finished cooking, remove and set aside. Continue till all the patties are cooked and browned, adding more olive oil to the pan if needed to prevent sticking.
  6. To make sauce, add shredded carrot, minced onion, salt, pepper and paprika to the same pan you used to fry the patties. Add more oil if needed. Scrape any brown bits up from the bottom of the pan as you cook.
  7. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, then add stock. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrot shreds are very tender and the sauce is orange. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Add the fried patties to the sauce, cover and cook for 20 additional minutes. If adding peas, throw them into the sauce 5 minutes before the end of cooking till heated through. Serve patties warm in carrot sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • You will also need: hand grater or food processor with shredding disc attachment with fine holes, mixing bowls, large sauté pan with high sides and a lid

Nutrition Information

Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 367mg (15%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1495IU (30%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 367mg 15%
Potassium 235mg 5%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1495IU 30%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.