Chicken Rissoles with Lentil Salad
Savory, golden chicken rissoles meet the vibrant freshness of a hearty lentil salad in this wholesome and satisfying meal. These tender rissoles, made with ground chicken, fragrant garlic, paprika, and chopped parsley, are pan-seared to perfection for a crisp, flavorful crust. Paired with a nutrient-packed lentil salad featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, and baby spinach, this dish is brought together with a tangy homemade dressing of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a light, nutritious lunch. Explore the perfect balance of protein and fresh vegetables in this delicious, gluten-free-friendly option that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground chicken
- 100 g Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 400 g Cooked green or brown lentils
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 100 g Baby spinach
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Honey
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
Divide the chicken mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the rissoles for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Prepare the lentil salad by combining the cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and baby spinach in a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the lentil salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve the chicken rissoles alongside the lentil salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 4636 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.3 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 162.3 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 30.0 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 5300 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
