Description
Chicken fritters bring zesty flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these protein-packed bites will become a quick family favorite that disappears faster than you can plate them.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
Main Mixing Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
Optional Garlic Aioli Dip:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts into tiny, uniform pieces using a sharp knife.
- Whisk 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup flour, 4 oz mozzarella, 1 ½ Tbsp dill, ½ tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp pepper in a large mixing bowl until your ingredients form a consistent mixture.
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F) until the oil shimmers slightly.
- Drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of the chicken mixture into the hot skillet, gently pressing each mound to create a flattened shape.
- Cook each fritter for 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb extra oil and maintain their crispy texture.
- For the optional garlic aioli, blend ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 pressed garlic clove, ½ Tbsp lemon juice, ¼ tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp pepper until smooth.
- Serve the fritters warm, garnished with additional fresh dill and accompanied by the homemade garlic aioli.
Notes
- Dice chicken extra finely to ensure even cooking and a smooth fritter texture.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting and flavor compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Keep the skillet at medium heat to prevent burning and achieve a crispy golden exterior while maintaining a tender inside.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend, which works equally well in binding the fritters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg