Craving a simple, delicious dinner the whole family will love?
Prepare to be amazed by these surprisingly easy chicken rissoles – packed with hidden veggies and flavor!
With a few smart shortcuts, you'll have these little gems sizzling on the table in no time.
Ingredients
To make these awesome chicken rissoles, you're gonna need a few key ingredients, and I promise it's all stuff you can easily find! First, you'll want 500g of chicken mince, drained of any excess liquid, trust me on this one.
Next, we're talking veggies—grab one medium carrot and one zucchini. You've gotta grate them—but do it on a shallow angle. Seriously. Now, get one egg ready to crack.
Cheese time! A cup and a half of shredded Colby is the way to go. Get those panko breadcrumbs—¾ cup to be exact. Can't find panko? Regular breadcrumbs will do in a pinch.
A tablespoon of chopped parsley—if you're feelin' fancy. Plus, a teaspoon of salt and a half-teaspoon of pepper. Got all that? Great! 'Cause you're gonna make one tasty rissole! For a more flavorful patty, consider using ground chicken instead of regular mince.
Instructions
First up, I'm gonna pre-heat the oven to 100°C/210°F—all oven types work—to keep those cooked rissoles nice and warm! I like to place a rack over a tray to prevent the bottoms from getting soggy!
Now, in a bowl, mix all the rissole ingredients together using a wooden spoon. Easy peasy!
Next, wet your hands—this stops the mixture sticking to you. Measure out just shy of 1/4 cup, and shape it into a patty about 6 cm wide and 1.5cm thick. It's like making Play-Doh shapes, but tastier!
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook 5–6 rissoles at a time, 3–4 minutes on each side, until they're beautifully golden. Like the chicken stir-fry, these rissoles need to be cooked in a pan.
Transfer those golden rissoles to the rack on the tray. Keep them warm in the oven while you cook the rest. Add more oil as needed!
Serve straight away with ketchup for dipping!
Recipe Notes
Now, let's explore into some recipe notes—essential for mastering these little cheesy wonders! I'm sharing secrets for epic rissoles – you won't wanna miss these!
First off, chicken mince—it can be watery! Drain that excess liquid; otherwise, things get sloppy. And grating veggies? Short strands are key! I find it's better than long, stringy bits, trust me.
- Most cheeses work, but I love Colby or Monterey Jack. They melt like a dream!
- Panko breadcrumbs? They are the best for extra crispiness. Asian aisle—go find some!
- Pan-frying's the ultimate cooking method, but baking works – quick and easy!
- Storage? Fridge for three days, but freezing? They might become a tad less juicy!
Don't overbake—dry chicken isn't tasty. I've done it, and it's a learning experience; let's just say! Follow these notes, and you'll be golden!
Nutrition Information
Alright, let's explore into what's inside these tasty rissoles! Each rissole packs about 132 calories – not bad, right? You're also getting 4 grams of carbs, a solid 9 grams of protein, and 9 grams of fat.
Now, check this out: there's also Vitamin A (16%!), Vitamin C (4%) – like a mini health boost. Calcium is at 10%, and iron is at 6%. So, you're not just enjoying something delicious; you're getting some nutrients!
Keep an eye on the sodium – 274mg. Not too bad for a tasty treat! And hey, a little sugar (1g) never hurt anyone, right? These numbers give ya a good idea of what you're munching on. Make these yummy rissoles! You'll see.
Short Recipe Version
Easy Chicken Rissoles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 500g Chicken Mince
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Mixed Herbs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Combine chicken mince, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Form mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook rissoles for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Estimated):
- Calories: 250-300
- Protein: 30-35g
- Fat: 10-15g
- Carbohydrates: 5-10g