Tender Chicken Fritters

Everyone that tries these cheesy chicken fritters, loves them! They are easy to prepare and very flavorful. The cheese in the batter forms part of the outer crust and a creates an irresistible cheese pull as you bite into these yummy chicken fritters. Marinating the chicken makes it incredibly tender and juicy.

You’ll want to marinate 2 hours or overnight; so there’s a make-ahead option! I served them with a really simple garlic aioli dip but these fritters are still super yummy without the dip (see, I highlighted all of the really important points for my speed readers). This recipe is really easy to double if you’re feeding a crowd.

Tender Chicken Fritters Recipe
The cheese in the batter forms part of the outer crust and a creates an irresistible cheese pull as you bite into these yummy chicken fritters. Marinating the chicken makes it tender and juicy. Marinate 2 hours or overnight.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs 3 large chicken breasts
• 2 large eggs
• 5 Tbsp about 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch or potato starch
• 4 oz 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste
• Extra light olive oil or any high heat oil to sautee

Instructions

1. Using a sharp knife, dice chicken into 1/3" to 1/2" thick pieces and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl combine batter ingredients: 2 eggs, 5 Tbsp mayo, 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/3 cups mozzarella, 1 1/2 Tbsp dill, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir until well combined. Stir in diced chicken, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3. Heat a large non-stick pan over med heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil and when hot, add the chicken mixture a heaping Tbsp at a time (I used a flat ice cream scoop). Pat down fritters with the back of your spoon to flatten slightly. Saute uncovered 3 - 4 min on the first side then flip and saute uncovered 3 min on the second side or until golden brown and fully cooked. Repeat with remaining fritters. Remove to a paper towel lined dish.

Recipe Adapted : Tender Chicken Fritters @ natashaskitchen