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.
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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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These are so easy to make and a huge hit with everyone. I’ve tried to make homemade chicken nuggets but my kids don’t like the texture, so these are a good alternative. I was nervous, never made them so I wasn’t sure if the batter was right but they cooked well and were easy to flip. Only had dried dill, which was fine. Can see them being good for picnics in the summer. The garlic mayonaisse is amazing. My batch made a lot, plenty for our family of 5 and some left over
Hi Jemma, thank you for that amazing review!
Made both the fritter batter and aioli yesterday and let set for 24 hrs. I fried a few up but made slightly larger than you show. They fit perfectly on slider roll that I had put the aioli sauce on top and bottom. Made more than I realized so I am going to fry up the rest of them and freeze them. The dill was just the perfect amount, not overwhelming. Loved them. Made a nice lunch!
This is one of our favorites recipes! I’m so glad you enjoyed this!
The first time that I made these, I used fresh shrimp and they were fabulous. Today Im having too much football company to use shrimp and plan to make them using chicken thighs…….hoping for the same outcome…YUM!
I hope everyone loved this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Deborah!
We made cheesy chicken fritters tonight. They are good I might add alittle green onion next thank you
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Gloria! Thank you for that amazing review!
Hi Natasha,
I am wondering what can I use instead of dill??
Thank you
Hello Mona, someone else commented that they substituted dill with chive and it was also great
These look awesome! If I don’t have fresh dill, could I sub dried dill or some other herb? Does it need to be a fresh herb?
Hi Bridget, we LOVE it with dill but I’m sure a substitution would work. Maybe parsley? If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Just made this and it was a hit with my picky eater boys. Asked to make them again tomorrow for breakfast! They just love it. Thank you Natasha!
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great, Karen!
Natasha, I made these today and the mayo, dill and cheese combo with chicken was perfect! I am in Russia, so the cheese I used was Gouda and it was great (it’s cheap here :)) . I didn’t have any issues with flipping them over either. PS: thank you so much for having the option to switch the recipe to metric system!! It makes it so much easier for me to make a shopping list and weigh it out as I cook
You’re welcome, Lori! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I make those fritters for the kiddos lunch boxes. They love it ! Cook them in the pan on sunday (with the roasted chicken leftover) and reheat them in oven on monday morning !
I love that you made these for a to-go lunch. Thanks for sharing that great idea.
Oh and sometimes I sneack some grated veggies into it for my very fussy one
That is genius, Celine!
These are delicious and easy to make.
Making in the oven this time. How long would you guess?
Hi Jamiee, I haven’t tried to bake these so I can’t advise with specific instructions. I’m not sure if the batter would set properly.
How did it turn out? I would rather bake these too.
My son and husband love this recipe. Actually making it tonight from request. Very simple and delicious. Thank you.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Made this few times already because it’s so delicious!
I’m curious if this is ok to cook it in an air fryer? If so how long? Temp?
Hi Andrea, I haven’t tried that but here is what one of our readers wrote “I made them in the air fryer and they are so good. I put them at 320° for 20 minutes and flipped them halfway through. Thank you” I hope this help!
Easy, delicious, and kids loved it! What more can I ask for?!?! I didnt even chill in fridge , went straight to pan, and I used ground chicken vs diced.
That is the best when kids love what we parents make, Jia. That’s so great!
Great flavor, both the fritters and dip. I chilled the chicken mixture overnight but when they hit the hot pan, they soon fell apart when flipped. Think ground chicken would work much better. Make patties slider size and serve on a buttered toasted bun with lettuce and tomato and the aioli. That’s my plan for next time. Thanks for the recipe. Something different!
You’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed that
I made these last night. I used almond flour and ground chicken. They were awesome! I may try some in the air fryer next time.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Beth!
I tried it last week, and my family LOVED it! I think next time I’m going to try it with ground chicken and maybe throw a few in the air fryer to see how they do in there. But recipe as is is *wonderful* and the dipping sauce is amazing!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
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Was very delicious, but the chicken did not stick together very good with the recommended cooking times and the oil tends to splash, any suggestions?
Hi Alyssa, we found the main culprit behind the Fritters falling apart is due to cutting the chicken pieces too big.
Maybe chill everything before making it.
I made these for my residents lunch at a frail care homeband they loved them. Empty plates and they want them more often.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
Hey Natasha if I didn’t want to wait for two hour chill could I pop them in the freezer for 30 -45 min?
Hi Lacie, The flavor improves if you let it marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge but it definitely still works to cook right away if you don’t have the two hours, no need to freeze.
My family loves these. I’m planning on making them again this week but forgot to buy the shredded Parmesan. Can I use Grated Parmesan or shredded mozzarella instead.
That should work, Anna! I recommend reading through our comments – several of our readers have reported great results using different kinds of cheese.
Can I bake in the oven,chicken fritters
Hi Barbara, I haven’t tried to bake these so I can’t advise with specific instructions. I’m not sure if the batter would set properly.
Delicious every time! Do not skip the sauce!
I have made these many times. My husband and mother love them as do I. I use them as a main dish and have fries and cottage cheese with them. I will be making them again tomorrow for us along with my brother and sister in law.
Aww that’s so awesome! Sounds like you found a family favorite, Shelley!