Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Patties
Looking for a delicious way to get broccoli into your family’s diet? I have the perfect recipe for you: Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Patties. These savoury patties are not only packed with flavour but also brimming with nutritious goodness. Using fresh chicken mince, vibrant broccoli, crispy rice breadcrumbs, and a hint of garlic powder, these patties offer a delightful balance of textures and tastes that the whole family will love.
Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a satisfying lunch, or a protein-packed snack, these patties are incredibly versatile. Serve them with a side salad, in a burger bun, or even on their own with a dipping sauce. Let's get cooking and bring some cheesy, broccoli-filled joy to your family’s mealtimes.
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Patties
DIETARY: GF, NF
ALLERGENS: Eggs, Dairy
AGE GROUP: 8 months+
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner
SERVES: 6
PREP: 20 mins
COOK: 30 mins
INGREDIENTS:
500g chicken mince
100g broccoli, steamed
1 egg
½ cup (50g) grated cheese
3 tbsp (65g) rice breadcrumbs
1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
METHOD:
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Mash steamed broccoli in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher.
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
Shape the mixture into small nuggets and place them onto the baking tray.
Drizzle with some oil and bake in the oven for 30 mins or until golden brown.
Serve with a homemade dip of choice.
STORING LEFTOVERS: Serve immediately, store in a cool, dry spot in an airtight container for up to 3 days, refrigerate for 10 days, or freeze for up to 4 months.
TIPS:
Allergies:
For a dairy-free version: Omit cheese.For an egg-free version: Swap egg for a store-bought egg replacer or use a flax egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) or chia egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp chia seed meal + 3 tbsp water).
Easy ingredient swaps:
Swap broccoli for cauliflower.
Swap chicken mince for turkey mince.Additional boosters:
Boost patties with a tablespoon of chia seeds.
For fussy eaters:
Make sure the beans are processed very smoothly.Baby-friendly version:
Serve mashed or in finger food-sized pieces.
For fussy eaters:
Puree the broccoli before adding to the mince.