Albanian-Style Chopped Chicken Patties
Golden on the outside and exceptionally tender inside, these chopped chicken patties are ready in approximately 20 minutes. Serve them as a hot appetizer or main dish with your favorite side, sauce or vegetable salad.
Updated : 23 September, 2026
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Chicken breasts
1
Onion
1
Eggs
1 tablespoon
Starch
1 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
2
Garlic
30 grams
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Use chicken breast fillet or another boneless cut of chicken.
Step 2
Pat the chicken thoroughly dry with paper towels, then chop it into very small pieces and transfer it to a large bowl.
Step 3
Peel the onion and chop it finely. Add the onion and starch to the chopped chicken.
Step 4
Add the mayonnaise and egg.
Step 5
Press the garlic directly into the bowl. Season with salt and your preferred spices. Paprika and ground black pepper work especially well, but you can also add dried herbs or chicken seasoning.
Step 6
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined.
Step 7
Heat a frying pan and add a small amount of vegetable oil. Spoon the chicken mixture directly into the hot oil, forming small patties. Cook over low to medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side.
Step 8
The patties are ready when they are appetizingly golden and completely cooked through.
Step 9
Transfer the Albanian-style chopped chicken patties to a serving plate and serve hot with your preferred side dish, sauce or vegetable salad.
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