Chicken Kotleti are similar to chicken nuggets. They are perfect for snacking or when served with pasta, mashed potatoes or addition of protein to any salad. Kids love them as much, if not more than chicken nuggets.

This recipe makes the most amazing, juicy kotleti. That’s why you see all this beautiful, shiny gloss. Thanks to our good friend, Vera, from Instagram, for sharing such a wonderful recipe.
If you plan on grinding chicken yourself, you can grind all of the vegetables without cleaning the grinder in-between. Great way to multi-use, without having to wash many dishes.
Other Kotleti aka Meatballs Recipes to Try:
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 lb Ground Chicken
- 2 Onions
- 1 small Carrot
- 1/2 cup Grated Cheese (mozzarella works great)
- 3 sli Whole Wheat Bread
- 1/2 cup Milk
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice one of the onions into tiny pieces and shred carrot. Sautee both together, until they are softened. Blend sauteed vegetables and add them to the meat.
- Blend the other onion using a food processor or a blender. Add it to the chicken.
- In a separate dish, soak bread slices in milk. Using your hand, squeeze out as much milk, out of the bread slice, as you can, and crumble up the bread into the meat mixture. Add cheese into the mixture and season it with salt and pepper.
- Combine all ingredients well together, using your hand, since using utensils wouldn’t do such a great job as the ingredients have to be well combined.
- Form meat patties, about the size of your hand. Fry each side on high, just until they are browned; about a minute.
- Place them in a baking dish, and cover it with a lid or foil wrap. Bake kotleti at 300F for 30 minutes.
- Serve kotleti hot. They can be refrigerated for several days, just reheat before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Kotleti Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 202mg67%
Sodium 281mg12%
Potassium 1278mg37%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Hi! I’m reading this right that it is 4lbs of chicken and it makes 8 servings, correct?
Hey Marie, yes if you use it as a main course on the plate. We typically have some leftovers for later.
Hi 🙂 I was wondering if I make extra and frezze the meatballs and fry them on a day I need them if that would be okay . if so , how long they are good to be in the freezer ? Or would it be best to make them and then freeze them or frezze them raw already a rounded .?
I would fry them before freezing. You can easily reheat them in a oven or microwave.
do you think it will still taste good if I use half ground chicken and half ground turkey?
Yes, it will be just as good. I do that combination often
I don't have chicken at home but I do have beef? Think I can try that instead?
You can use beef but they would't be as moist as with chicken. If you try them, let me know how you like them.
can I make the katleti ahead and put in oven next day? to save some time... should be ok, right? thnx
Yes, that would work out perfect. Thanks for such a great idea. I will do this when ever we host a large party!
Made these tonight so so good!!!!! I struggle cooking:/ but these turned out great thanks for the recipe will be making them again for sure!
Hi Tanya, I am so happy you loved them. It's nice when others share their favorite recipes and I get to post them for everyone here. We love those kotleti also, hoping to make them this week.
Hey darling! If I don't wanna use bread, what would you substitute???
I used 2 shredded potatoes instead of the bread and it works just as good if not better))
That's a great idea. My grandma often used potatoes back in the days. Thanks for sharing your tip 😉
They may not come out as moist but you can try using instant oatmeal. I have used them in kotleti and they turned out pretty good.
Thanks!!! Potatoes may work 🙂 I'm trying to do no grains!
Every time I made kotleti they never came out good! But this r just the best!!!! Thank u sooo much, Gone in 2days;)
Hi Dina, thank you! It's nice when people share their recipes and we all get to enjoy this goodness at home 😉