Although using chicken breast in these cheesy chicken fritters seems odd, it actually works. These fritters are very tasty, juicy, and bursting with amazing flavors. These chicken patties are perfect for you if you enjoy simple chicken meals.
This dish is a tried-and-true classic. Once you try it, you’ll make this simple chicken dish again and over again.
If you’re short on time, you can cook this dish straight away, but if you’re patient or want to make it ahead, chill the mixture for 2 hours or overnight and the results will be much more juicy and tasty.
That garlic aioli sauce is out of this world! It’s easy (just throw everything in a bowl and stir it with a spoon) and quick to put together. Use it as a dipping sauce for chicken fritters, fries, and vegetables. The sauce is also fantastic on sandwiches and burgers. Have you ever created an aioli? If not, you are already missing out!
INGREDIENTS
Chicken Fritters:
2 large eggs
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, (3 large)
1/3 c. mayonnaise
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, (1 1/3 c. shredded)
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons Extra light olive oil, to saute (or any high-heat cooking oil)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Aioli Dip (Optional):
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
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INSTRUCTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, cube the chicken into about half-inch pieces using a sharp knife. A helpful hint is to partly freeze the chicken breasts before slicing them.
Other batter ingredients should be added to the mixing bowl: Two eggs, a third of a cup of mayonnaise, a third of a cup of flour, one and a third cups of shredded mozzarella, one and a half tablespoons of dill, half a teaspoon of salt, and an eighth of a teaspoon of black pepper, to taste. Give everything a quick stir. Tent with plastic and chill for at least two hours, preferably overnight.
Put 2 tablespoons of oil into a big, nonstick pan and heat it over medium heat. When the oil is ready, carefully drop in a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture. Using the back of a spoon, gently press down on the tops, then sauté, uncovered, for three to four minutes, until the bottoms are golden and the chicken is completely cooked. Add more oil as needed. Do the same with the rest of the fritters.
To prepare the aioli, just mix all the ingredients in a small dish or liquid measuring cup until smooth.
