Matzoh Chicken Turnovers Recipe

Name: Matzoh Chicken Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 matzohs; 1 large onion, chopped fine; 1 garlic clove, minced; 14 red pepper, chopped fine; 3 tablespoons oil (for sauteing the onion mixture); 1 ½ cups ground chicken; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional); 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons matzo meal; oil (for frying the turnovers) or margarine (for frying the turnovers)

Servings: persons

5 matzohs
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 garlic clove, minced
14 red pepper, chopped fine
3 tablespoons oil (for sauteing the onion mixture)
1 ½ cups ground chicken
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
3 eggs
2 tablespoons matzo meal
oil (for frying the turnovers) or margarine (for frying the turnovers)

1
Sprinkle the matzoh with water and wrap in a clean, damp towel.
2
Let stand for 10 minutes.
3
Saute the onion, garlic, and red pepper in oil until golden.
4
Add the chicken, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and cook for 10 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat.
6
Beat two of the eggs lightly.
7
Add them and the matzoh meal to the chicken and the onions and season to taste.
8
Cut each matzoh in half.
9
Near the narrow edge of each half, put a tablespoon of the chicken mixture and roll the matzoh carefully.
10
Beat the third egg and dip each roll in it and fry in hot oil or margarine until golden brown on both sides.

519

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 matzohs, 1 large onion, chopped fine, 1 garlic clove, minced, 14 red pepper, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Matzoh Chicken Turnovers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Matzoh Chicken Turnovers

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Variations & substitutions

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