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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How did it turn out?
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! :)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.
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!
This was a great recipe! I made it in my waffle iron with rotisserie chicken. So easy and yummy!
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.
