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Pozharsky Cutlets (Russian Ground Chicken Patties)
These POZHARSKY CUTLETS are juicy on the inside and super crunchy on the outside. Elegant yet affordable main dish for Sunday family dinner or holidays.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6 cutlets
Calories: 566 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Russian
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground chicken
- 9 slices sourdough bread divided
- 2 oz butter chilled
- ⅓ c cream
- ½ medium onion finely minced
- ¼ c mozzarella cheese cut into 6 equal sticks
- 6 tablespoon avocado oil divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Remove crust from 5 slices of bread and cut it into very small cubes. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 15 minutes or until slightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Place 2 slices of remaining bread into a shallow bowl and pour over a ⅓ cup of cream. Let it soak for 15 minutes, squeeze out an excess moisture and set aside.
- Place 2 ounces of butter on a chopping board and cut into very small cubes, approximately ¼ inch thick.Place the board with a cubed butter into the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a small skillet and over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté it until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine ground chicken, sautéed onions, soaked bread and cubes of frozen butter. Season with salt and pepper and mix everything nicely.
- With your wet hands, take a heaping tablespoon of ground meat and flatten it into a small disc. Place a piece of Mozzarella cheese in the center of a disc and wrap meat around cheese.
- Fill a shallow bowl with toasted croutons, roll each patty into the croutons, pressing slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and over medium heat and fry Pozharsky Cutlets for 2 minutes on each side until slightly golden. You might need to work in batches.
- Transfer the cutlets to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, covered with a foil.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Bread. For this Pozharsky cutlet recipe, we recommend using sour dough bread. Its tangy flavor and sturdy texture make it a perfect choice for the croutons and the soaked bread that will be mixed into the ground chicken.
- Check for doneness. The cutlets are done when they are golden brown on both sides, which takes about 2 minutes per side. You can also use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F for ground chicken.
- Storage. Pozharsky cutlets can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
- ---Nutritional Information Should Be Considered An Estimate---
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cutlet
Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
888mg
(37%)
Potassium
329mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
463IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cutlets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cutlet | |
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 888mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 463IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.