Chicken Zrazy with Cheese (Pan-Fried)
Soft, juicy, and filled with a delicate cheesy center! Chicken zrazy with cheese are simple to make using everyday ingredients and just a frying pan. Serve them hot so the melted cheese gives the most tender flavor! Perfect for both festive tables and cozy family dinners.
Updated : 11 November, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
650 grams
Chicken mince
0.5
Onions
1
Eggs
30 grams
White bread
50 milliliters
Milk
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
40 grams
Breadcrumbs
3 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
160 grams
Hard cheese
5 grams
Parsley
1 tablespoon
Sour cream
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
You can use store-bought chicken mince or make your own. I used ground chicken breast. Use odorless vegetable oil. Breadcrumbs can also be homemade from dried white bread.
Step 2
Peel and wash the onion, then grate it finely.
Step 3
Soak the white bread crumb in milk until it’s fully absorbed.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, grated onion, and soaked bread. Add salt and black pepper.
Step 5
Mix everything thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
Step 6
Any hard cheese works for the filling - you can even mix different kinds. You may substitute parsley with dill.
Step 7
Rinse and dry the herbs, then chop finely.
Step 8
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater, then mix it with the chopped herbs and sour cream.
Step 9
Mix well - the filling for the zrazy is ready.
Step 10
It’s easier to work with the chicken mixture if your hands are wet. Shape a small, thick patty from the mixture.
Step 11
Place about 1-1.5 tablespoons of the cheese filling in the center of the patty.
Step 12
Carefully fold the edges of the chicken mixture to seal the filling completely, forming an oval cutlet shape. Make sure the filling is fully enclosed so the cheese doesn’t leak during frying.
Step 13
Roll each zrazy in breadcrumbs to coat all sides. Repeat until all are formed.
Step 14
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Place the zrazy in the pan and fry over medium heat until golden brown.
Step 15
Flip the zrazy and continue frying until cooked through. Cover the pan with a lid for the last 3-5 minutes to let them steam gently.
Step 16
Serve the hot chicken zrazy with cheese alongside any side dish or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!
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