Persian Chicken Patties (Kuku Morgh)
Tender Persian chicken patties made with cooked chicken and potato, seared until golden. Make them ahead of time and freeze for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 large russet potato about 8 oz, peeled
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp Neutral oil for searing
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast and potato halves in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and the potato is fork tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Transfer the chicken to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low until finely shredded. Add the potato and mix until mashed.
- Add the eggs, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is fully combined.
- Shape a small patty and sear it. Taste it and check that it holds together, then adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Shape the rest of the mixture into about 20 patties, 2 to 3 inches wide.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sear the patties in batches for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden and heated through.
Notes
- Air fryer: No preheating needed. Spray the patties with oil and air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Leftover chicken: Use 8 oz of leftover or rotisserie chicken and boil only the potato.
- Herbs: Swap the parsley for dill or cilantro if desired.
- Don't use raw potato or chicken thighs: Raw potato gives the wrong texture and dries the patties out. Thighs make the mixture harder to shape.
- To freeze: Freeze the shaped raw patties on a tray for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Sear from frozen over medium heat for about 10 minutes per side.
- Storage: Refrigerate cooked patties for up to 5 days. Reheat in a pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg