Tender Chicken Fritters Recipe
These tender chicken fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. Packed with juicy chicken, gooey mozzarella, and fresh dill, these fritters are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 20 fritters 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Fritters:
- 1 1/2 lbs (about 3 large) chicken breasts, diced into 1/3” to 1/2″ pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise (about 1/3 cup)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch or potato starch)
- 4 oz (about 1 1/3 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Extra light olive oil or any high-heat oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Dice the Chicken: Dice the chicken breasts into small pieces, about 1/3″ to 1/2″ thick, and set aside.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, mayonnaise, flour, shredded mozzarella, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Fold in the diced chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cook the Fritters: Heat oil in a skillet, drop spoonfuls of the mixture, flatten slightly, and cook until golden on both sides.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.
Notes
- You can customize these fritters by adding herbs or spices of your choice.
- For a crispy texture, you can coat the fritters in breadcrumbs before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chicken fritters, appetizer, easy recipe, mozzarella, dill
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