Chicken Breast Patties with Oat Bran and Steamed Broccoli
Tender chicken patties made with oat bran instead of breadcrumbs, served with steamed broccoli. The bran adds a subtle nutty flavor and keeps the center juicy.
- Time
- 35 min
- Serving
- 458 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.75
- Protein
- 49 g
Ingredients
- 1 Ground chicken breastpack 500 g ≈ $4.50 160 g
- 2 Oat branpack 250 g ≈ $2.50 20 g
- 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 1 pcs
- 4 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
- 5 Fresh cauliflowerpack 700 g ≈ $3.00 200 g
- 6 Sunflower oil 8 ml
- 7 Salt 2 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Peel and finely dice the onion4 into 5mm cubes.
Mix the ground1 chicken with oat2 bran, egg, onion4, and salt until smooth; let rest for 10 minutes to hydrate the bran.
Separate the broccoli into florets and steam in a steamer basket or over boiling water for 10–12 minutes until tender.
Shape the mixture into 6cm-wide, 1.5cm-thick patties using damp hands.
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add oil, and cook the patties for 5 minutes until golden brown.
Flip, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook another 6–7 minutes until fully done—no pink inside, juices run clear.
Serve the patties with the steamed broccoli.
Tips
- Why it works
- Rest the filling for 10 minutes so the oat bran absorbs moisture and binds better, preventing crumbly cutlets. Without this, they’ll fall apart when flipping.
- Substitutions
- Use 20g crushed cornflakes instead of oat bran for a lighter texture. Skip the cauliflower and serve with 100g cooked green beans for a quicker meal.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking makes the cutlets dry inside. Check doneness by cutting one open; it should be pale pink (not gray) and firm but still juicy.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or refrigerate for 2 days; reheat in a dry pan over medium heat for 3 minutes per side. Freezing isn’t recommended. Texture gets grainy.
- Serve with
- Pair with 100g mashed potatoes and a slice of lemon to cut the richness. Works for a quick weeknight dinner when you need protein fast.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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