Cheesy Chicken Fritters – 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!
Ingredients list for the cheesy chicken fritters
- 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
Directions
1. 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!
Notes:
- Feel free to swap the chicken for turkey.
- You can customize the chicken patties 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.
