Do you ever look at supermarket shelves and think, “Hmm… is what’s inside really that good?” Ready-made foods aren’t for us; we much prefer making things at home with fresh ingredients and flavors we recognize. That’s also why I started making homemade spinacine, and it was a turning point. They’re simple, healthy, flavorful and, above all, free from that long list of ingredients you find in the packaged versions.
The great thing is you don’t need much: a bit of chicken breast, some spinach and a few other ingredients we always have in the kitchen. In ten minutes you have a soft, fragrant mixture, and once cooked they become crisp outside and super tender inside. Perfect for kids, a quick dinner or when you want something tasty but light.
If you’re looking for a simple, genuine recipe that’s better than store-bought spinacine, trust me: these will become one of your go-to recipes. And let’s be honest, the satisfaction of saying “I made them myself” is priceless. 😅
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Air fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
HOMEMADE SPINACINE
- 11 oz chicken breast
- 14 oz spinach (about 13 cups fresh)
- 1 egg
- 1.41 oz Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
- salt
- 2 eggs (for coating)
- breadcrumbs (for coating)
Tools
HOMEMADE SPINACINE
- 1 Chopper chopper
- 1 Air fryer air fryer
- 1 Oil sprayer oil sprayer
Steps
Chop the chicken by knife or in a food processor until you obtain a fine but not creamy texture.
Also chop the spinach.
In a bowl combine the chicken, spinach, egg, Parmesan, salt and breadcrumbs. Mix until you get a moldable mixture.
Shape the cutlets and pass them first through the beaten eggs and then through the breadcrumbs, pressing well.
Cook in the air fryer at 374°F for about 15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Notes
Oven cooking: 392°F for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
Pan frying: a drizzle of oil, 3-4 minutes per side.
❓FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes, just squeeze it very well to avoid the mixture becoming soggy.
Can they be made without eggs?
Sure: add 1 tablespoon of yogurt or 1 tablespoon of chickpea flour to bind.
Can they be made gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or fine cornmeal.
