Russian-Style Chicken Cutlets

Quick, easy and delicious dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Perfect for large families.

High in saturated fats.
Can be dry and flavourless without sufficient seasoning.

Chicken is a great source of lean protein and helps boost metabolism. Dill is rich in vitamins and minerals and aids digestion.

	2 slices good-quality white bread , crusts removed
	1/4 cup half-and-half
	1 lb ground chicken
	1 egg
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
	1/2 teaspoon dried dill
	5 tablespoons butter , 3 of them at room temperature
	1 cup dry breadcrumbs
	2 tablespoons cooking oil

1.	In a small bowl, pour half-and-half over crumbled white bread.
2.	In a mixing bowl, beat ground chicken, egg, salt, black pepper, dill, and softened butter till smooth.
3.	Squeeze the excess half-and-half from bread and add to the chicken mixture.
4.	Mix well and shape the mixture into small, thick patties.
5.	Coat the patties in the breadcrumbs and set aside.
6.	Heat oil and remaining butter over medium heat in a large skillet and cook patties for 3 minutes on each side till golden brown and crispy.
7.	Serve hot.