Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe – Tender, juicy and so flavorful. If you love easy chicken recipes, these chicken fritters filled with cheese and Jalapeño are for you! They make a perfect Keto meal and you can stack them up in your lunch box for easy meal prep during the workweek. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the cheesy chicken fritters recipe
- 1 1/2 lb (700g) skinless, boneless chicken breast, finely diced
- 2 medium eggs
- 1/3 cup almond flour or coconut flour
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, optional
- 3 Jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 1 spring onion, sliced + for garnish
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- A pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, to fry
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Directions
1. To make the cheesy chicken fritters recipe: Into a large bowl, add diced chicken, almond flour, eggs, mozzarella, parmesan, spring onion, Jalapeño, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat. With an ice cream scoop or a large spoon, scoop into the chicken mixture and transfer it to the pan, then slightly flatten to make a fritter. Don’t overcrowd the pan, cook the fritters in batches to ensure even cooking.
3. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Make sure to cook the chicken fritters at medium-low temp, otherwise, they will burn on the outside and won’t get well cooked in the inside. Garnish with more sliced spring onion and serve immediately with your favorite dip: mayonnaise, chipotle aioli, Sriracha or even ketchup. Enjoy!
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Tips for the cheesy chicken fritters recipe
- Feel free to swap the chicken for turkey.
- You can customize the chicken fritters with any additional seasoning you like!
- If you’re not on Keto or low carb diet, you can sub almond/coconut flour with all-purpose wheat flour.
- If you like your chicken fritters spicier, feel free to add a good pinch of cayenne for a kick!
How and how long to keep the chicken fritters?
The chicken fritters keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove in a non-stick skillet.
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Cathy Jumper
2024-07-14 11:40:01
I was looking for a breakfast idea for my leftover grilled chicken thighs. I didn't have the cheeses you have listed so I improvised with cheddar and pepper jack. I fried them on both sides, 4 minutes each. I put some cheese on top to melt, fried an egg and made a breakfast sandwich. Delicious, hearty sandwich before getting the day started on our farm. Thank you for the yummy idea! :)
Jasmine
2024-05-10 01:05:43
I wish this would have just called for ground chicken. I just cut it as small as I could, and they wouldn’t stay together. Otherwise very good tasting.
Cheryl
2024-02-06 17:44:16
Did exactly as written, except I fried then in a bit more oil to make them extra crisp and used ground chicken. Will experiment with add ins next time!
Kim
2024-01-02 21:33:45
This was a great recipe! I made it in my waffle iron with rotisserie chicken. So easy and yummy!
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Sue
2023-12-03 03:02:56
These were fantastic. But instead of stovetop, I baked them in the oven. And I used a mini food processor to chop up/mince the chicken, which made the consistency perfect.
Nadine
2023-11-16 11:13:23
I loved these. I had left over rotisserie chicken which worked really well. I added red bell pepper and baby kale. The entire family scarfed them down. They will become a staple. Thanks for this awesome recipe!
Phyllis
2023-10-17 15:34:07
I just made these using rotisserie chicken which I cut up in small cubed. I added chopped red peppers and diced fresh spinach. I just put them in the fridge to firm up. Hopefully they will cook without breaking up.
Vera S
2023-03-12 20:46:17
These were falling apart as I fried them. Taste-wise - turned out pretty bland. Next time, I'd form patties ahead of time and put them in the fridge for an hour or so, and I'd add cumin and other spices.
Christie
2023-01-17 14:54:23
One of the best meals I've had in forever! Absolutely perfect combination of ingredients. Can't wait to make them again.
Valerie
2022-12-20 16:47:00
Great recipe, even with substitutions. I was looking for something to make besides chicken salad with the canned chicken we buy at Costco. So I made these last night, but I substituted drained canned chicken for the cooked chicken breasts. I'm sure the original is even better, but even with canned chicken, my family really loved these. My hubby made a sandwich from the only two leftover ones and said it made a terrific sandwich as well. They tend to be picky eaters, so bonus kudos for wooing them!
Tanya
2022-12-10 19:11:21
Has anyone tried these in an air fryer or in the oven?
Julie
2022-07-12 14:09:27
I parcooked the chicken to be on the safe side. The flavor was fantastic. I had a hard time flipping them because I'm in a wheelchair. I will try to convert them to be cooked in the oven.
Kimberly
2022-04-30 20:28:54
I used ground chicken and whole wheat panko, and it worked great. I left out the jalapenos but added in some chopped bacon. Really good with bbq sauce.
April
2022-03-09 21:15:58
Used regular flour and ground chicken. These turned out great. Used a large ice cream scoop to help keep the size uniform and pressed them down with a spatula. WOW all around from my family.
Shannon Casto
2021-12-10 10:48:06
Love these, but had to change a few things. I use regular flour and it works fine. I had trouble getting the chicken cooked before the outside of the Pattie’s got overcooked. It’s also very hard to cut raw chicken small enough. So I Eason and cook the breasts while then shred them. You can’t leave chunks. I actually use a hand spinning processor type gadget. Then mix everything and make Patties. Then they stick like crazy even in olive oil so we moved to a non stick griddle with cooking spray and they come out perfect without sticking.
Sharon
2021-12-07 22:10:34
Patties didn’t cook well. Not sure if my stove top is off in it calibration or what. It was a mess with no browning at all.
Kristen
2021-11-09 20:41:21
The taste was good. I'm not very experienced at finely chopping chicken or jalapeños. It took me 2 hours cook this in batches, and they kept falling apart. I was really frustrated. Next time I'll buy ground chicken and pre-chopped jalapeños.
Rhonda 👩🏻🦰
2021-07-28 15:56:01
I have made something similar that turned out well using canned chicken. It might be good to cut it into smaller pieces. These cook well on a waffle iron like as well.
Linda
2021-07-21 13:25:33
I made these, but did not have the fresh herbs, so i chose what i had in my cabinet…. They were still excellent. Thank you
CONNIE
2021-05-22 18:18:28
These look so good!! I'm guessing you use raw chicken breast? Would it work with canned chicken breast?
Erin
2021-04-13 19:26:39
These are so good, I have made them twice now and my whole family loves them.
Tracey
2021-04-07 21:59:10
Are you chopping the chicken up by hand or another way?
Nancy
2021-03-23 11:39:45
These are amazing! Great for the keto diet. Thank you!
Diane
2020-11-09 13:22:42
These are sooo good!! I’m wondering if the patties can be frozen either before they are fried or after? Thanks for a great recipe!!
