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Tortitas de Pollo

Cultural Context

Originating from El Salvador, Tortitas de Pollo are a beloved comfort food made from shredded chicken and vegetables. Traditionally served as a snack or light meal, these fritters are often enjoyed with fresh avocado and tomato. They represent the resourcefulness of Salvadoran cuisine, utilizing leftover chicken in a delicious way. Today, they are popular in various Latin American countries, with many families enjoying them as a quick and satisfying dish.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
shredded chicken
potatoes
curtido salvadoreño
parsley
garlic
pepper
salt
paprika
flour
2 eggs
bread crumbs

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while cornmeal is often cheaper.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Cut the chicken into very fine pieces.

2

Drain the curtido and chop it finely.

3

Grate the potatoes and add them to the mixture.

4

Mix the chicken, potatoes, curtido, parsley, garlic, pepper, salt, paprika, and flour together.

5

Add 1-2 eggs and integrate everything well.

6

Prepare the breading by beating the eggs in a separate container.

7

Form the mixture into round patties.

8

Coat each patty in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

9

Carefully place the patties in hot oil to fry until golden brown.

10

Serve the patties with a salsa molcajeteada and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingsautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

gratercontainerfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Chicken FrittersPollo Fritters

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