These Cheesy Chicken Fritters are a surprising way to use chicken breast, but it really works. These fritters are tender, juicy and so flavorful. If you love easy chicken recipes, THESE chicken patties are for you!
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Oh P.S. that garlic aoili sauce is all kinds of delicious. It whips up fast (put everything into a dish and stir with a spoon) – easy! You will want to dip you chicken fritters, fries and veggies into it forever and it also works fabulously on sandwiches and burgers. Have you made an aoili before?
This recipe is an oldie, but goodie. I want everyone to discover it! It’s one of those easy chicken recipes you will make over and over. One of my readers, Nadia, wrote in with her recipe for these”Kotleti Nezhnost” or Tender Kotleti, sharing how much her family loved them. Nadia, thank you so much for introducing us to such a delicious recipe that we have made over and over; both for our family and for company. This chicken fritters recipe always gets glowing reviews.
How to Serve Chicken Patties:
Honestly these chicken patties disappear just as soon as they are out of the pan, but you could serve them as appetizers, between sliders as mini chicken sandwiches or as a side for dinner. These are a crowd pleasing treat and seriously try them with that garlic aioli which is all kinds of yum!
If you’re pressed for time, you can cook this recipe right away after it is mixed but if you are patient or want to exercise the make-ahead option, refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours or overnight and the results will be even more juicy and flavorful.
Can I Use Ground Chicken or Cooked Chicken?
YES! We love the texture and juicy bites of diced chicken but you can substitute with ground chicken. A few readers have also reported good results using pre-cooked chicken. You can use what you have on hand for a quick lunch or snack.
I hope you’re craving these big time! Ha ha!! No seriously, I do hope these cheesy chicken fritters become a new favorite for you as they are in our home.
More Easy Chicken Recipes to Discover:
We have hundreds of chicken recipes and here are some of our all-time reader and family favorites:
- Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic and Dijon have all the flavor!
- Homemade Chicken Nuggets are 100x better than store-bought
- Chicken and Mushroom Stir fry is super saucy
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are easy and loaded with flavor
Watch How to Make Cheesy Chicken Fritters:
You will love the crisp cheesy edges and juicy center of these chicken patties. These are even delicious at room temperature or chilled and you won’t be able to stop at just one. If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, they re-heat really well on a skillet.
⬇ Print-Friendly Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe:
Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving
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Can I use almond flour instead of all purpose flower? I really want to try these but the flour holds me back. Also where can i get the recipe for the dipping sauce? Love all your recipes
Hi Donna! If you scroll down to the bottom of the blog in the recipe card, you will find both recipes for the fritters and the dipping sauce. I also included a note for gluten-free option in the ingredients lists.
I haven’t tested almond flour but we’ve had great reviews from people using almond flour to make them keto! Both almond or coconut flour will work, but adjust your heat down a bit as you know almond and coconut flour scorches easily. I hope you love this recipe too!
They were very good out of frying pan . But 100x more delicious next day out of fridge ! Delicious !
Can I use Monterey jack cheese instead of mozzarella ? Don’t want to run to store.
Hi Jolene! That should be fine.
These chicken fritters have become one of our favorite recipes. I reccomend using fresh dill ! The flavor is so much better than dry dill.
We never have leftovers 👍
I am going make cheesy chicken fritter is sound good and I did made strawberry cream cheese with top Carmel and home made whip is was so good my family loving they ask me again to make I did make on Christmas and your menu food is ellectent and good thank you
That’s great to hear, Diane!
Hi Natasha, do these freeze well? Going to be making these tonight for my wife and I, so at 8 servings for just the 2 of us is alittle much.
Hi Phillip. I have not tested this myself but one of our readers reported freezing these after they had been cooked. He made them about one month later by reheating them in a toaster oven at 400 F for about 20mins and they were still great! Hope that helps.
Also- you can change the number of servings in the recipe card and it will convert the ingredients list for you.
This recipe is amazing 🤩
I made it so many times with even dry dill and it came out great
I’m so glad you loved it!
Just made these as appetizers for a crowd. Wonderful! Tip: dice semi-frozen chicken into 1-2″ chunks and use food processor to finish the job. This makes it easier to use a smaller scoop for smaller fritters. Thanks so much, Natasha!
You’re very welcome, Rose!
Amazing! We LOVED this so much. We used ground chicken and added garlic powder. We made the aioli as well. Definitely a new family favorite.
Happy to hear that, Jillian. Thank you for sharing!
I tried these chicken fritters a few years ago and have made them countless times since. They were instantly a favorite, and requested often over the years.
Lovely to hear that, Beth. Thank you for sharing!
Delicious recipe.. the entire family loved them! Didn’t use dill.. added garlic powder, a bit of onion powder & chopped parsley with salt & pepper. Served with Famous Dave’s sauce. Definitely refrigerate them overnight!! Thanks Natasha!!
That’s wonderful, Jillian! You’re very welcome.
I’m so happy to hear this was a hit with the family, Jillian! Thank you so much for sharing that great review with me.
I cant wait to try this recipe.
Do you think this would work with ground chicken ?
Hi Rebecca! Yes, see my note above, “Can I Use Ground Chicken or Cooked Chicken?”
I have made this several times & it is a keeper. The only thing I added was some finely diced onion. It is an easy recipe & cooks up quickly. I have used the patties as the main meat with fresh veggies or corn on the cob & baked potato. Ive also use the patties cut up after cooked & put in a large mixed salad of home grown veggies. It has been a hit in our house.
That’s great to hear!
Absolutely delicious. I decreased the amount of mayo and added a bit of my homemade buttermilk ranch dressing. They are so tasty and juicy.
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Looks really good except the mayo. Is there a good replacement for the mayo? Thanks
I have always used mayo and haven’t really tried any substitutions, but a couple of readers reported great results using Greek yogurt, so I imagine that or sour cream would work well.
What about buttermilk (how much cup) and can use diced of capiscum (red or green)????
Hi Sandra! I haven’t tested any of those to advise.
I have several cans of chicken I never know what to do with. Can I use canned chicken, if so how much? Thank you
Hi Tracyann! I haven’t tried that but one of our readers shared this comment “I followed your recipe, but used canned chicken (because thats what I had), also in an effort to not use flour, I had Birch Benders sweet potato pancake mix, and used that, and made them without refrigerating!
They are delicious and I will def make them again!” I hope that helps.
This is my sons favorite, he can’t get enough. Today is his birthday and when I asked him what he would like me to cook for his dinner, he requested these. Thank you so much 🙂
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great, Maria! Happy Birthday to your son!
I make these for back yard happy hour. The dip I make was your Bang Bang chicken sauce. So good can’t wait to share again.
Yum! That sounds amazing! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Kay!
I tried it for the first time for a big family gathering and doubled the recipe. I had some chicken thighs and chicken breast so mixed both up. They were amazing and will be a staple in our household going forward. Everyone from kids to adults absolutely loved them.