Chicken Cutlet
Indian-Pakistani chicken cutlet — breaded chicken patties with spiced filling, pan-fried until golden. Tea-time snack or appetizer. Different from American chicken cutlets — these are bound patties with seasonings inside.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
16 min
Servings
2
Calories
332 cal
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- Chicken250 g
- Breadcrumbs¼ cup
- Cumin½ tsp
- Coriander Powder½
- Turmeric¼ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
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- Chicken250 g
- Breadcrumbs0.25 cup
- Cumin0.5 tsp
- Coriander Powder0.5
- Turmeric0.25 tsp
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground chicken with 1 grated onion (squeezed dry), 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 chopped green chilies, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1.5 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 beaten egg.
- 2
Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
- 3
Shape into 12 oval patties about ½ inch thick.
- 4
Set up breading: ½ cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, 1.5 cups panko or fine breadcrumbs. Coat each patty: flour, egg, breadcrumbs.
- 5
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook the cutlets 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through (165°F internal).
- 6
Drain on a wire rack. Serve hot with green chutney, ketchup, and lemon wedges. Best with chai.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Squeeze onion dry. Wet onion makes patties fall apart.
- 2.Refrigerate before shaping. Firms up the mixture.
- 3.Don't crowd the pan. Cook in batches.
- 4.Medium-high heat. Brown outside while cooking inside.
🔬 Why It Works
Indian chicken cutlets are spiced patty form — different from American cutlets (sliced chicken fillets). The bound chicken mixture with spices throughout creates flavor in every bite. The breading provides crispy exterior contrast. Best with chutney and chai.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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