This easy yet incredibly tasty dish combines chicken fillet, potatoes, eggs, and a few simple ingredients to create a golden, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-juicy-inside meal that everyone will love. Inspired by traditional village cooking, this is comfort food at its finest — perfect for dinner or even lunch!
✅ Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 kg potatoes
- 2 carrots
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- Butter (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 chicken breast (or fillet), cooked and shredded
- 6 mushrooms
- Sweet paprika (to taste)
- 70 ml cream
- 100 g mozzarella cheese
- Fresh spring onions (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Base Mixture
Peel and grate the potatoes. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. Grate carrots and finely chop onions and garlic.
In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic. Add salt, pepper, and mix well.
Step 2: Add Eggs and Flour
Crack 2 eggs into the mixture. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken Filling
Cook the chicken fillet in a pan with a little oil and butter until tender and slightly browned. Season with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika. Shred or cut into small pieces.
Step 4: Make the Creamy Mushroom Topping
In the same pan, sauté chopped mushrooms with a bit of butter until softened. Pour in the cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and nutmeg if desired.
Step 5: Assemble and Fry
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Spoon half of the potato mixture into the pan, flattening it into an even layer. Top with shredded chicken and sprinkle mozzarella over it. Cover with the remaining potato mixture.
Cook on medium heat for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Top with fresh spring onions and drizzle mushroom cream sauce over each serving. Enjoy warm!
📝 Tips:
- You can bake this instead of frying for a healthier version.
- Substitute mozzarella with feta or cheddar if preferred.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge and reheat beautifully in a skillet or oven.
