“My mother-in-law hardly eats anything these days, but she tore this up!”
These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are a delicious and easy way to enjoy chicken. They’re made with diced chicken, mozzarella cheese, and dill, all bound together with a simple batter and pan-fried to golden perfection. Serve them with a creamy garlic aioli dip for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients:
Chicken Fritter Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken breasts, diced | 1 1/2 lbs (3 large) |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Mayonnaise | 1/3 cup |
| All-purpose flour (or cornstarch/potato starch) | 1/3 cup |
| Mozzarella cheese, shredded | 4 oz (1 1/3 cups) |
| Fresh dill, chopped | 1 1/2 Tbsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp (or to taste) |
| Black pepper | 1/8 tsp |
| Extra light olive oil | 2 Tbsp (or high heat oil) |
Garlic Aioli Dip Ingredients (Optional):
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | 1/3 cup |
| Garlic clove, pressed | 1 clove |
| Lemon juice | 1/2 Tbsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Black pepper | 1/8 tsp |
Instructions:
For the Chicken Fritters:
- Dice the chicken breasts into 1/3-inch thick pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining batter ingredients to the bowl: eggs, mayonnaise, flour (or starch), shredded mozzarella, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add the oil.
- When the oil is hot, add heaping tablespoons of the chicken mixture to the pan.
- Slightly flatten the tops of the fritters with the back of a spoon.
- Sauté the fritters uncovered for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and sauté for 3 minutes on the second side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining fritters, adding more oil as needed.
For the Garlic Aioli Dip (Optional):
- Combine all the aioli ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup: mayonnaise, pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until smooth.
- Serve the chicken fritters warm with the garlic aioli dip.
