Crispy Chicken Pâté Fritters

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Main Ingredients:

• ½ boiled chicken (deboned and shredded)

• 2 boiled potatoes

• 1 onion

• 1 handful of fresh parsley

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Spices: 1 tsp each of salt, black pepper, ground red pepper, cumin

For Frying:

• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Process the Mixture: Place the boiled chicken, boiled potatoes, onion, parsley, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and all the spices into a food processor. Blend thoroughly until it turns into a smooth, paste-like pâté consistency.

2. Fry: Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet. Take spoonfuls of the chicken pâté mixture and gently drop them into the hot oil.

3. Golden Crust: Pan-fry both sides until they develop a light, crispy outer shell and turn a beautiful golden brown.

Chef's Tips:

• Meatball Alternative: If you prefer shaping them by hand, you can add a small amount of breadcrumbs (galeta unu) into the mixture to give it more structure, transforming them into delicious chicken patties.

• Serving Suggestion: To balance the richness, serve these hot fritters over a vibrant beetroot yogurt salad and finish with a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice. It creates a beautifully fresh, well-balanced plate!