Description
Chicken and Broccoli Patties are juicy, tender, and flavorful patties made with lean ground chicken, finely chopped broccoli, and savory seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, they’re versatile, wholesome, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) ground chicken
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) finely chopped fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup (50 g) finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup (30 g) grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Finely chop the broccoli into very small pieces for even texture.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped broccoli, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, mozzarella, egg, parsley, salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Divide the mixture into 6–8 equal portions and shape into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the mixture to keep patties tender.
- Ensure broccoli is finely chopped to prevent patties from falling apart.
- For baking, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Patties can be frozen for up to 3 months after cooling.
- Let patties rest briefly after cooking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
