Chicken Patties Recipe (Chicken Tikki)
These delicious chicken patties are super delicious with bursting flavors. Serve them with Mint Chutney or Cilantro Chutney.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
© Swasthi's Recipes - www.indianhealthyrecipes.com
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 300 grams (9 to 10 ounces) boneless chicken (breast or thigh)
- ¼ cup onions (finely chopped or ¾ teaspoon onion powder)
- 1 green chilli chopped (optional, or use black pepper)
- 1½ teaspoons grated ginger (or ¾ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped (cilantro or any other fresh herb of choice)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon paprika or Kashmiri red chilli powder or chilli flakes
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric optional
- 1½ teaspoon garam masala or steak seasoining
- ¼ to ½ cup bread crumbs or roasted rice flour or roasted gram flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons oil for pan frying (more if shallow frying)
To crumb coat
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg or ¼ cup flour - gram flour or all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
How to make the recipe
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken in a pan and cover with stock or water. Optionally you may add 2 tablespoons of yogurt to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- On a low heat cook covered until tender, turning the chicken to the other side half way. When done the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the mixture: Cool the chicken and mince or pulse it in a food processer. Add onions, chili, garam masala, ginger, salt, paprika/red chili powder, turmeric and coriander leaves.
- Add only half of the bread crumbs and bring the mixture together to form a dough. Do not process the mixture in processor else the onions begin to release moisture.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more bread crumbs. Do not add any liquid. Taste test and adjust the spices and salt.
- Shape to patties: Divide the mixture to 8 to 9 portions. Flatten and shape to patties.
- Prep to crumb coat: If you want to use egg, beat the egg in a bowl with salt. Or make a thick batter using gram flour and very little salt. (check pics in the post)
- Dip the patty in the batter or egg. Immediately put it in the bread crumbs to coat the patties well. Keep these aside for 15 mins. Press down the patties with your fingers so the bread crumbs stick well.
- Cook the chicken patties: Heat a pan with oil. Shallow fry or deep fry or pan fry to suit your liking. When the oil is medium hot, place the chicken patties in the pan and fry until crisp and golden. Remove to a serving plate.
- Serve Chicken Patties with Mint Chutney or Cilantro Chutney.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 72mg | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
