Schiacciatine di Pollo e Patate Recipe: Italian Chicken & Potato Patties

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Schiacciatine di Pollo e Patate Recipe: Italian Chicken & Potato Patties

Easy to shape, quick to fry, and guaranteed to please every time!

By Giovanni Siracusa

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September 08, 2025

By Giovanni Siracusa

Ingredients

For the Schiacciatine:
1

lb Chicken Breast, minced
1

lb Golden Potatoes, boiled and mashed
1/2

cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
2

Eggs
1/2

cup Breadcrumbs
3

Eggs, beaten, for coating
Fresh Parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Flour, for coating
Breadcrumbs, for coating
Peanut Oil, for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
1/4

cup Mayonnaise
2

tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1

clove Garlic, grated or pressed
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

1 hour

30 - 35 servings

Think of them as Italy’s answer to the chicken nugget. These little patties are always a hit with both kids and adults. Serve them as an aperitivo bite or make them the star of a family dinner. For more Italian chicken and potato recipes, explore our guide to Pollo al Limone, our post on Italian Chicken and Potatoes, and our article on Mama's Chicken Cacciatore.

A wooden table with potatoes, parsley, eggs, a block of cheese, bread crumbs, and raw chicken breast in colorful dishes, with shelves and kitchen items in the background.

STEP 1: Boil the Potatoes

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain well.

STEP 2: Mince the Chicken

Finely mince the chicken breast with a knife or use a food processor. Place it in a large mixing bowl.

A pile of finely chopped raw chicken on a wooden cutting board, with a black-handled knife partially underneath the meat.

STEP 3: Rice the Potatoes

Using a potato ricer, press the hot potatoes directly into the bowl with the chicken (or mash them first, then add them in).

STEP 4: Mix the Patty Mixture

Add Parmigiano, 2 eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix until everything is well combined.

A glass bowl containing a mixture of minced ingredients and herbs sits on a wooden surface, with a wooden spoon resting inside the bowl.

STEP 5: Shape and Coat the Patties

Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball, and then dip them in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, slightly pressing them down into thick disks.

A man wearing an apron stands in a kitchen, preparing food at a wooden counter with bowls of ingredients. A close-up shows his hand holding a breaded mixture over a plate of breadcrumbs.

STEP 6: Fry Until Golden

Fry them up in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels or bake them at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Three-step collage showing the process of making fried patties: uncooked patties on a plate, patties frying in hot oil in a pan, and a golden-brown patty being lifted out of the oil with a spoon.

STEP 7: Make the Dipping Sauce

For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with the garlic mayo and a glass of Gratsi Red, or set them out for the kids at dinnertime… either way, they won’t last long. Buon Appetito!

Triptych image: Left—close-up of a green bowl of creamy dip with parsley. Center—a man in an apron holds a plate of fried balls with dip. Right—a kitchen scene with the plate of snacks and dip on a wooden counter.

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