Juicy Chicken Kotleti with Corn and Cheese

Juicy chicken kotleti with sweet corn, cheese, bell pepper, and herbs. A quick, cozy pan-fried recipe for an easy lunch or family dinner.

These juicy chicken kotleti are soft, golden, and full of cozy homemade flavor. Made with finely chopped chicken breast, sweet corn, bell pepper, herbs, and grated cheese, they cook quickly in a skillet and make an easy lunch, dinner, or meal-prep option.

Juicy Chicken Kotleti with Corn and Cheese

Recipe by Let Kate CookCourse: Main CourseCuisine: Eastern European-inspiredDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

320

kcal
Rest time

10

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

Soft, golden chicken kotleti made with chopped chicken breast, sweet corn, bell pepper, herbs, and melty cheese.

Ingredients

  • 450 g chicken breast fillet, cut into very small cubes

  • 1 egg

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, leveled

  • 2-3 tablespoons sweet corn

  • 1/2 sweet bell pepper, finely diced

  • 80 g hard cheese, grated

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, or green onion

  • Salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • Smoked paprika, to taste

  • Dried garlic, to taste

  • Oil, for frying

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breast into very small cubes and add it to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the egg, mayonnaise, sweet corn, diced bell pepper, grated cheese, herbs, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried garlic. Mix well.
  • Add the cornstarch and stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
  • Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes so the cornstarch hydrates and the patties hold together better.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil.
  • Spoon the mixture into the pan, shaping small patties.
  • Fry for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • For extra juiciness, cover the pan with a lid while cooking the first side.
  • Serve warm with garlic yogurt sauce, sour cream, salad, potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Cut the chicken very small so the kotleti cook evenly and hold together well.
  • Keep the heat at medium so the outside browns without drying out the chicken.
  • Calories are approximate and depend on the cheese, mayonnaise, and amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Cook’s notes

Extra Tips for Juicy Chicken Kotleti

These kotleti are similar to chicken fritters or small pan-fried chicken patties, but the texture is especially tender because the chicken is chopped into tiny pieces instead of ground. The egg, mayonnaise, and cornstarch help hold the mixture together, while the cheese melts through the patties as they cook.

For the best texture

  • Cut the chicken very small so the patties cook evenly and hold together well.
  • Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes before frying.
  • Keep the pan over medium heat so the outside browns while the chicken cooks through.
  • Use only a light layer of oil. These kotleti should be pan-fried, not deep-fried.

Serving and storage

Serve the kotleti warm with garlic yogurt sauce, sour cream, fresh cucumber salad, mashed potatoes, steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently so the chicken stays tender.

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