Spicy Chicken Cutlet

There are many many appetizers you could make either for a party or just your family. But there are only a few that can win over hearts (and tummies) like a chicken cutlet. That too with little effort on your part. Chicken cutlets are best served with some kind of sauce like Ketchup or chutney sauce – the kind you would serve with samosas. They make for a great party appetizer especially if you have non-veg lovers. Can you bake it too or just shallow fry?

Preparation time: 30 minutes
No of Cutlets : 10-12
Spice level : 3 out of 5

Ingredients:

• Boneless Chicken : 1 lb
• 1 Potato : 1 big (quartered)
• Onion : 2 cups (Finely chopped)
• Green chilies : 3 (finely chopped)
• Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
• Ginger & garlic paste : 1 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder : 1 tsp
• Red Chili Powder : 1/2 tbsp
• Coriander Powder : 1 tbsp
• Black Pepper Powder : 1/2 tsp (Crushed finely)
• Coriander Leaves : 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
• Mint Leaves : 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
• Egg : 1
• Bread Crumbs: 11/2 cups

Method Of Preparation:

1. Wash and cut the chicken into pieces. Boil the chicken and potato. Shred the chicken finely. Keep it aside.
2. Mash the potatoes and keep it aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan add chopped onion fry them till it becomes translucent.
4. Now add 1 tsp of ginger & garlic paste fry them till raw smell goes off.
5. Then add green chilies , shredded chicken and mashed potato fry them together.
6. Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt and black pepper powder.
7. Mix it all together and finally add coriander leaves and mint leaves.
8. Cook it medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the raw smell goes off and cooked well.
9. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool down.
10. In a flat bowl beat the egg and keep it aside.
11. Spread the bread crumbs in a plate.
12. Take a handful of this mixture and make medium size balls out of it.
13. And dip it in the beaten egg and roll it in the breadcrumbs.
14. Flatten the cutlet slowly into thick patties. (you can make any shape out of it)
15. Shallow fry  the patties in oil, until both the sides turns golden brown.
16. Serve it hot.