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Cheesy Chicken Fritters

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🧀 This Cheesy Chicken Fritters recipe features a crispy golden crust with a tender, flavorful interior packed with mozzarella and fresh dill.
🍗 These fritters are quick to make and great as appetizers, snacks, or a delicious side dish, with an optional garlic aioli dip to elevate the flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes or more including chilling
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (about 3 large)

– 2 large eggs

– 1/3 cup mayonnaise

– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch/potato starch for gluten-free)

– 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/3 cups)

– 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

– 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

– 2 tablespoons oil for sautéing (any high heat cooking oil)

– 1/3 cup mayonnaise

– 1 garlic clove, pressed

– 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

– 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1-First Steps: Prep and Mix Dice the chicken breasts into approximately 1/3 inch pieces and place them in a large bowl, just as the recipe suggests. Then, add the eggs, mayonnaise, flour, shredded mozzarella, dill, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir until well combined to ensure everything binds perfectly. This step is crucial, as it sets the base for flavorful fritters that hold their shape.

2-Chilling and Cooking: Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for 2 hours or overnight to improve juiciness and flavor. Once ready, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture into the pan and slightly flatten each fritter with a spoon. Cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until fully done.

3-Finishing Touches: Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed. For the garlic aioli dip, mix all the dip ingredients until smooth and serve it alongside the fritters. If you want to try an internal link for more chicken ideas, check out our baked cheesy broccoli chicken patties recipe for a similar twist. This method, based on the provided directions, ensures your fritters are crispy and packed with taste.

Notes

❄️ Partially freezing chicken breasts makes dicing easier.
🧊 Refrigerating mixture before cooking improves juiciness and flavor.
🌿 Dill can be adjusted or replaced with parsley to alter the flavor profile.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours or overnight
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 fritters
  • Calories: 326
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 538mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 112mg