Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Fritters
Cheesy, juicy chicken fritters made with mozzarella and lightly steamed broccoli. Easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts about 3 large
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch or potato starch for gluten-free
- 1 ⅓ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli lightly steamed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil or any high-heat cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Using a sharp knife, dice the chicken into small, 1/3-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. (Tip: Slightly frozen chicken is easier to slice.)
- Prepare the broccoli: Finely chop the broccoli, then lightly steam or sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender. Let it cool, then pat dry thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- Make the mixture: Add the eggs, mayonnaise, flour, shredded mozzarella cheese, finely chopped broccoli, dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or 2 hours for best results.
- Cook the fritters: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, scoop the mixture using 2 tablespoons per fritter and place into the pan. Lightly flatten each fritter with the back of a spoon.
- Sauté: Cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to prevent over-browning.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For best texture, you can cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1-2 hours or overnight to help it firm up and develop flavor.
- If you prefer, you can cook the mixture right away—just make sure it is not too loose (add a little extra flour if needed).
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg