Russian Chicken Cutlets

I'm not sure if this is an actual Russian recipe- but the dill definately brings out an Eastern European flavor! This recipe is an easy and quick way to make a meal out of ground chicken or turkey.

Russian Chicken cutlets

2 rolls white bread, or two slices italian, french, or hearty white bread, crusts removed

1/3 cup half and half

1.3 lb ground chicken or turkey (one package)

1 egg

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground pepper

1/2 tsp dill

5 tbsp butter , 3 of them at room temperature

1 cup bread crumbs

2 tbsp (or so) olive oil for frying

Break the bread into bits and soak with half and half until the fairly saturated (at least two minutes). Add in the egg, chicken, salt, pepper and dill and 3 tbsp of butter at room temperature. I added a lot more dill than listed- probably 2 tsp at least. After mixing stick the bowl in the freezer or fridge to harden up a bit for 8-12 minutes.

Form mixture into patties (it will still be very soft and pliable), and coat them with bread crumbs.

Heat the remaining butter and oil over a medium heat and lightly fry the cutlets until the are a nice golden brown, at least 4 minutes per side.

Serve with a nice Russian salad, or some Polish pampushki!