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Mini Rice and Chicken Patties
ingredients
9
Difficulty
Easy
Time
20'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
![lemon](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/limón/limón_1687941016.jpg)
lemon
1/2 unit
![water](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/agua/agua_1687941026.jpg)
water
2 cups
![chicken breast](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/pechuga_de_pollo/pechuga_de_pollo_1687941294.jpg)
chicken breast
1 unit
![garlic](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/ajo/ajo_1687941004.jpg)
garlic
1 clove
Pantry ingredients
![rice](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/arroz/arroz_1687941123.jpg)
rice
1 cup
![salt](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/sal/sal_1687941363.jpg)
salt
1 tsp
![olive oil](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/aceite_de_oliva/aceite_de_oliva_1687941122.jpg)
olive oil
3 tbsp
![breadcrumbs](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/pan_rallado/pan_rallado_1687941388.jpg)
breadcrumbs
1 tbsp
![wheat flour](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/harina_de_trigo/harina_de_trigo_1687941137.jpg)
wheat flour
2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Start by cooking the rice. To do this, put a tablespoon of olive oil into a pan and heat. Then add a sliced clove of garlic. When the garlic starts to color, add the rice. Stir for a couple of minutes and then add the water and a teaspoon of salt. Cook over high heat for 7 minutes, then reduce and simmer for 8 more minutes. If the rice has absorbed all the water in this time but is still hard, add a little more water. Let stand for a short while, covered with a lid.
2
Put a little olive oil into a skillet. Fry the chicken breast. Add a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. When the chicken is cooked, pass it through a meat grinder, or use a knife to cut it into tiny pieces. Refrigerate for a short while to cool.
3
In a bowl, mix the ground chicken breast, 6–8 tablespoons cooked rice, and the breadcrumbs. Add a little grated lemon zest. Optionally, you can also add a little minced cilantro or parsley. Mix everything well.
4
Take some of the mixture and shape into a very compact ball. Repeat until the mixture is used up. Place them on a cutting board and flatten into a patty shape.
5
Finally, dredge in a little flour and fry in a skillet with a little olive oil. Serve.
Tips & Tricks
You can use your usual flour instead of the wheat flour. Ideally use whole-grain.
As shown in the recipe, you can add a little minced cilantro or parsley into the mixture for added flavor.