Servings: 8 servings (makes 16-18 fritters) Ingredients for Chicken Fritters: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, (3 large) 2 large eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, or cornstarch or potato starch for gluten free 4 oz mozzarella cheese, (1 1/3 cups shredded) 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill 1/2 tsp salt , or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp Extra light olive oil, to saute (or any high heat cooking oil) Ingredients for Garlic Aioli Dip (Optional) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 garlic clove, pressed 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper
Cheesy Chicken Fritter
Using a sharp knife, dice chicken into 1/3" thick pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Tip: If chicken breast is partially frozen, it will be a little bit easier to slice.
Into the mixing bowl, add remaining batter ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella, 1 1/2 Tbsp dill, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste.
Stir the mixture until well combined, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil.
When oil is hot, add the chicken mixture a heaping Tablespoon at a time. Slightly flatten out the tops with the back of your spoon and sauté uncovered 3-4 min on the first side, then flip and saute 3 min on the second side or until outsides are golden brown and chicken is fully cooked through* Repeat with remaining fritters adding more oil as needed.
To make the aioli (if using), combine all ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir together until smooth.