Mauritian Chicken and Potato Cutlasse

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, yams are often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are healthier, while crackers are budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed is a great egg substitute, aquafaba is cost-effective.

Boil 2 potatoes until tender, then mash them in a bowl.

Shred 2 chicken thighs and add them to the mashed potatoes.

Add a load of frozen herbs: mint, spring onions, and coriander into the mixture.

Add garlic and ginger paste to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder to the mixture.

Season with salt and black pepper, then mix everything together until it forms a cohesive mixture.

Take a good tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and then flatten it into a patty shape.

Prepare a coating by adding salt and pepper to 1 egg in a bowl.

Smash crackers to create breadcrumbs and add them to a plate.

Dredge each patty in the egg mixture, then coat generously with the crushed crackers.

Place the coated patties on a plate and continue until all are coated.

To freeze, lay the patties flat in a bag to prevent sticking together.

Check if the oil is hot enough by adding a few breadcrumbs; if they sizzle, the oil is ready.

Fry the patties in batches of two until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

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