Description
A playful, savory twist on traditional snacks—ground chicken shaped into crispy, juicy ‘donuts’ perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil; mix until well combined. Add breadcrumbs if mixture is too wet.
- Portion mixture and shape into small patties, then create a hole in the center to form mini ‘donuts’.
- Heat ~½” oil in a skillet over medium-high until hot.
- Fry chicken donuts in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces (ranch, spicy mayo, honey mustard).
Notes
- Stuff with a cube of cheese in the center before shaping for a cheesy surprise.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce to the mix for a spicy kick.
- Fold in finely chopped veggies (spinach, zucchini, bell pepper) for extra texture and nutrients.
- Swap parsley for cilantro, dill, or thyme to vary the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 donuts
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
