Description
Tender chicken fillets coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce served over crispy, golden potato pancakes. This comforting and indulgent dish is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken fillets
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 100 g butter
- 100 g cheese (grated or cut into small pieces)
- 1 bunch of dill, chopped
For the Potato Pancakes:
- 6–7 potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 egg
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup flour
- 30 ml vegetable oil
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Season both sides of the chicken fillets with salt and ground black pepper.
- Melt 50 g of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken fillets for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 50 g of butter. Add the cheese, stirring constantly until fully melted into a smooth sauce.
- Mix in the chopped dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken fillets to the skillet, coating them in the cheese sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then set aside.
Prepare the Potato Pancakes
- Grate the potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, salt, black pepper, turmeric, egg, minced garlic, and flour. Mix until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten them with the back of a spoon to form pancakes.
- Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Assemble the Dish
- Place a few potato pancakes on a serving plate.
- Top with the creamy cheese-coated chicken fillets.
- Garnish with additional chopped dill, if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, ensure you squeeze out as much water as possible from the grated potatoes before mixing the pancake batter.
- Use cheeses that melt well, such as cheddar, gouda, or mozzarella.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to retain the crispiness of the pancakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Fusion