Herb Cheese Chicken Fritters (Print Version)
Low carb chicken fritters with fresh herbs and mozzarella, crisped to perfection and versatile for many meals.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Proteins
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1.5 lbs raw boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 large eggs
→ Dairy
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4 oz shredded 2% milk Mozzarella cheese (approximately 1 cup)
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1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
→ Herbs
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
→ Spices and Seasonings
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
→ Other
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons olive oil
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Place chicken breasts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely diced. Alternatively, finely dice the chicken by hand.
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Transfer diced chicken to a large bowl. Add eggs, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, dill weed, flour, and shredded Mozzarella. Mix until fully incorporated.
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Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to portion out 15 equal mounds of the chicken mixture.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place half the chicken mounds in the pan, spacing them apart. Flatten each into a patty with the back of a spoon. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
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Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Repeat cooking process with remaining chicken mounds. Transfer cooked fritters to serving plate and keep warm.
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Serve fritters warm, optionally with aioli, on a bun, or over salad.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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Use a food processor for finely dicing chicken to save preparation time.
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Reheat leftover fritters in an air fryer at 400°F for about 6 minutes.
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After cooking, let fritters cool before freezing; wrap individually and seal in freezer bags.