Description

These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are a deliciously crispy and tender snack or meal option featuring juicy chicken breast mixed with melted mozzarella and fresh dill. They are pan-fried to a golden perfection and served optionally with a zesty homemade garlic aioli for dipping. Perfect for a quick 30-minute meal that can be prepped ahead and offers savory, cheesy flavors with a light herbal note.

Ingredients

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Fritters

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/3-inch pieces
2 large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch or potato starch for gluten-free)
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 1/3 cups)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or any high-heat cooking oil)

Garlic Aioli (Optional)

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the diced chicken, eggs, mayonnaise, flour, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper together until well combined. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and mixture to firm up.
Cook fritters: Heat the extra light olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Using heaping tablespoons, scoop portions of the chilled chicken mixture and flatten each slightly into patties. Place them in the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fritters are golden brown, cooked through, and crispy on the outside.
Make aioli (optional): While the fritters cook, prepare the garlic aioli by combining mayonnaise, pressed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Serve: Serve the chicken fritters hot, accompanied by the garlic aioli for dipping if desired. Enjoy as a flavorful appetizer or main course.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with cornstarch or potato starch.
The refrigerated resting time is crucial for flavors to develop and to help the mixture hold together when cooking.
Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and to achieve an even golden crust on the fritters.
You can add additional herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
The garlic aioli is optional but adds a nice bright contrast to the cheesy fritters.
Ensure the chicken pieces are diced uniformly for even cooking.