- It fell apart when frying.
- You didn't work the mixture enough, or didn't rest it. During chilling, the crumbs swell and hold the ball together.
- It turned out dry.
- Chicken breast is naturally dry. Add a little grated courgette or carrot for juiciness, or don't overfry!
Chicken patties (Fasirt)
A lighter, modern version of the meatball. While pork meatballs are heavier and fattier, the chicken version represents a softer flavour profile. The secret lies in the ratio of binding agents (egg, soaked bread roll or crumbs) to meat: too many crumbs make it dry, too few make it fall apart. Garlic and paprika are mandatory elements here too, providing the Hungarian character.
Ingredients
500
g
Minced chicken breast
1
whole
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
1
whole
Egg
100
g
Breadcrumbs (plus more for coating)
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Ground pepper
1
tsp
Sweet paprika
1
bunch
Fresh parsley
200
ml
Oil (for frying)
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Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- Kitchen paper
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Mix the minced meat with finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, egg, and spices.
Tip: It's worth chopping the onion very finely or grating it so there are no large crunchy chunks.
2
✓
Add breadcrumbs gradually until you get a mouldable but not hard mixture. Rest in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Tip: During resting, the crumbs absorb moisture, helping the patty hold together better.
3
✓
With wet hands, shape into patties, roll in breadcrumbs, and fry in medium-hot oil until golden brown.
Tip: Don't let the oil be too hot, or the outside will burn before the middle is cooked (especially important with chicken!).
4
✓
Drain excess oil on kitchen paper.
Tip: Serve immediately while the coating is crispy.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 g Minced chicken breast
- 1 whole Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 whole Egg
- 100 g Breadcrumbs (plus more for coating)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground pepper
- 1 tsp Sweet paprika
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley
- 200 ml Oil (for frying)