Tender Chicken Fritters

Tender Chicken Fritters

from natashaskitchen.com
150 min
16 servings

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    Using a sharp knife, dice chicken into 1/3" to 1/2" thick pieces and set aside.

  2. 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. 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.