Tender Chicken Fritters
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Everyone that tries these cheesy chicken fritters, loves them! They are easy to prepare and very flavorful. The cheese in the batter forms part of the outer crust and a creates an irresistible cheese pull as you bite into these yummy chicken fritters. Marinating the chicken makes it incredibly tender and juicy.
You’ll want to marinate 2 hours or overnight; so there’s a make-ahead option! I served them with a really simple garlic aioli dip but these fritters are still super yummy without the dip (see, I highlighted all of the really important points for my speed readers).
This recipe is really easy to double if you’re feeding a crowd. One of my readers, Nadia, shared these”Kotleti Nezhnost” or Tender Kotleti with us; a recipe her children and family love.
These really are super tender! Nadia used cornstarch (gluten free option) instead of flour but I tested it both ways and I didn’t notice a difference in taste or flavor so you can really use either one for your batter.
Oh and I added some fresh dill which which added great flavor. Somehow dill makes everything taste more Ukrainian. I’d love to claim it as a Ukrainian herb but I’d get hit with a firestorm in the comment section so I won’t go there. lol.
Watch How to Make Tender Chicken Fritters:
Ingredients for Tender Chicken Fritters:
1 1/2 lbs (3 large) chicken breasts
2 large eggs
5 Tbsp (about 1/3 cup) mayonnaise
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch or potato starch for gluten free option)
4 oz (1 1/3 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Extra light olive oil, or any high heat cooking oil to sautee
How to Make Chicken Fritters (Kotleti):
1. Using a sharp knife, dice chicken into 1/3″ to 1/2″ thick pieces and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl combine batter ingredients: 2 eggs, 5 Tbsp mayo, 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/3 cups mozzarella, 1 1/2 Tbsp dill, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir until well combined. Stir in diced chicken, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil and when oil is hot, add the chicken mixture a heaping tablespoon at a time (I used a flat ice cream scoop for uniform sizes).
Pat down the fritters with the back of your spoon to flatten them slightly. Saute uncovered 3 – 4 min on the first side then flip and saute uncovered 3 min on the second side or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Repeat with remaining fritters. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
Serve these chicken fritters with garlic aioli dip if desired and enjoy!! They’d also be great as mini sandwiches (sliders).
Tender Chicken Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs 3 large chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 5 Tbsp about 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, or cornstarch or potato starch
- 4 oz 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- Extra light olive oil, or any high heat oil to sautee
Instructions
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Using a sharp knife, dice chicken into 1/3" to 1/2" thick pieces and set aside.
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In a medium bowl combine batter ingredients: 2 eggs, 5 Tbsp mayo, 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/3 cups mozzarella, 1 1/2 Tbsp dill, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir until well combined. Stir in diced chicken, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, or overnight.
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Heat a large non-stick pan over med heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil and when hot, add the chicken mixture a heaping Tbsp at a time (I used a flat ice cream scoop). Pat down fritters with the back of your spoon to flatten slightly. Saute uncovered 3 - 4 min on the first side then flip and saute uncovered 3 min on the second side or until golden brown and fully cooked. Repeat with remaining fritters. Remove to a paper towel lined dish.
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Nadia, thank you so much for sharing this new family favorite with us! 🙂
Natasha Kravchuk
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Hi, wondering what flavor dipping sauce would go well with these?
Hi Denise, Everyone loves these along with our aioli sauce.
We love them with this simple garlic aioli dip. You can find the recipe here.
https://natashaskitchen.com/crisp-zucchini-bites-with-aioli-dip/
Hi Natasha. How can I fry these in my air fryer? I saw someone asked in May. I was wondering if you have had a chance to test them in an air fryer. Thanks
Hi Cindy, I haven’t tested this yet with an air fryer to advise. If you want to experiment, please share with us how it goes.
I just made these in my air fryer and they turned out great! Used a 1/4 cup scoop, and cooked at 365 for 5 minutes, then flipped and cooked for another 2-3 minutes. I did not add any oil.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Hi Natasha!! Can you substitute a different cheese if you don’t have mozz?
Hi Emily, Colby Jack and Mexican cheese work with this recipe. I hope you love it!
Thank you for your expeditious reply!! I just used taco blend shredded cheese. I love your recipes and videos. You have a great sense of humor. I enjoy your fun gestures. I’ll let you know soon how it turned out!! Keep up the great work!!
You’re welcome Emily! And thank you for your lovely comment.
How would I adapt this recipe to use in a ninja air fryer? Have had super results making these per the directions but have a new toy to play with and wondering how to make them in it. THanks for all the great recipes, reviews and hints.
Hi Donna, I haven’t tested this yet with an air fryer to advise. If you want to experiment, please share with us how it goes.
These are so good. Made them several times and always a big hit!
Thank you for your recipe.
That’s so great, Constance! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Can you bake these?
Hi Judy, one of our readers reported great results baking these. She wrote: ” I baked for 20 minuets and broiled for about a minute on each side to give it that crispy outside.”
Can you freeze this before cooking
Hi Connie, I think they would freeze fine after they are cooked but I’m not sure about freezing the raw batter. I just haven’t tested it to say for sure.
Hello, I only have dill seed. Is that suitable to add? And how much? Also, if I were to add garlic powder, how much do I add?
Hi Eileen, I haven’t tried using seeds yet to advise. As for the garlic powder, you can just a little to the mix to taste.
This is one from my favourite from your site 🙂 Easy to make, every family member likes them and they taste amazing. We love them with a nice salad with our self made family dressing 🙂
Hello Marco, thank you for your great feedback and review! I’m glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe.
Hi–love your recipes and we use then frequently in our cooking classes for special needs students. Would it be possible to get nutrition information?
Hi Ingrid, that is a beautiful thing you are doing. Bless you! I added a nutrition label. Those counts are per fritter.
Love your recipes and videos! All of them! What are your thoughts on subbing mayo for perhaps Greek yogurt? Thoughts on that or another suggestion! We’re just not a mayo family. Looks so yummy!
Hi Kathy, I’ve had readers substitute the mayo with low-fat greek yogurt with great results as well. I hope this helps. I’m happy you’re enjoying our recipes.
hi sounds great been trying alot of recipes of yours i dont ike mayo anything i can substitute it with in this recipe they all look great ones i tried were great
Hi Dawn, you sure can. I’ve had readers substitute the mayo with low-fat greek yogurt with great results as well. I hope this helps.
Love these! If I use 2.5 lb of chicken (instead of 1.5 lb), how should I adjust the other ingredients? Thank you! Love your recipes!
Hi Joni, I recommend using the recipe slider on the printable recipe card. Simply slide the serving size number to reflect the pounds of your chicken.
I’ve made these three times now since I found your recipe. Everyone loves these along with aioli sauce. I made one modification, I use chives instead of dill. Thank you for all of these great recipes.
Sounds great, Matt. I haven’t tried using chives but thanks for sharing that with us!
Can I make with almond four to make this low carb?
Hi Samantha, Yes! Many of our readers have reported using almond flour with great results.
Hi Natasha, I want to make the Chicken Fritters, but I have one question. We do not eat cheese, any kind of cheese. Can I make the outer without the cheese?
Thank you.
Hi Christine, You can omit the cheese altogether. My Mom frequently makes it without the cheese with great results.
I love these. This is my 2nd time making them.
I like to add green onion and jalapeno pepper. And I like using cornstarch instead of flour, it also helps to make the chicken juicer! And its better to marinate all night.
And they’re even better with tzatziki sauce.
Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome, Sam! Thank you for sharing those changes with us!
Hi there ,I so much enjoy your recipes ,this one is no exception !I will have to try . I love watching your videos and your pretty bubbly personality.
Aww that’s the best! Thank you for your thoughtful review!
Natasha,
Your site has been such an awesome go-to for me and my family. I’ve made more things from your site than any other – except maybe Alton Brown So thank you. Thank you for the kulich recipe from which I gifted my neighbors this Easter – every single person loved it (I did add the zest of 2 oranges and really liked the results)
I wanted to share with you one thing about these fritters and ask one question, and thank you in advance for any reply
My question is: Have you tried adding any vegetables in these fritters? I’ve thought about maybe adding grated carrots, maybe riced cauliflower, possibly … corn, if some of the water is pressed out? I’m trying to make these a little bit more healthy, because my kids don’t eat enough veggies, but they love these so much I feel like I can use them as a vehicle for health – hah!
The thing I wanted to tell you about these that I have changed is that I’m using Avacado mayonnaise to replace 2/3rds of the mayo in the recipe, and the difference in flavor is really negligible. I was the only one who noticed it, and I already knew.
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to this website – your content and presentation is so good.
Hi Marina, I haven’t tried adding veggies to the fritters but it sounds like a great idea. Let me know if you experiment. That’s great to know about the avocado mayo.
Is it better to refrigerate batter or cook fritters if you don’t use it all?
Hi Diane, I honestly just cook them and get it over with and cook the whole batch. They are even good cold but can easily be reheated. You can also keep the mixture uncooked in the fridge for a bit before cooking.
Can i use chicken thighs instead of breast for this recipe??
We prefer the breast part but that should work too. Enjoy!
Do you think I could cook these in the air fryer.
Hi Linda, I haven’t tested this yet with an air fryer to advise. If you want to do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.
This recipe and the shrimp one have become staples in our house. I add green onion and a little onion powder and garlic powder to the mix and it’s delicious! I also add lemon rind and a little dried chives to the aioli. My husband loves this meal!
Nice to know that, Anissa. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Can you use chicken mince instead of breasts?
Hi Heather, I haven’t tested that but that should work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Is it required to keep it refrigerated for 2 hours? What is the purpose of this?
I just want to get it done! Lol
Hi Vera, I’ve found by leaving them refrigerated overnight holds them up much better. Let me know how it goes if you decide to give it a try!
Hello, can I make them in the conventional oven? And if I can at what temperature I’m in Colorado and time thank you!!
Hi Ericka, I have not tested that in a conventional oven. You may need to alter the temperature and time. I recommend watching it closely if you try & If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe. I’m sure our readers in similar situations will find it helpful.
Natasha, what can be used instead of mayo? Thank you
Hi Marina, the mayo helps to make the fritters more tender and flavorful and I haven’t tested it with any substitutions so I can only guess if something else would work as well. You might try sour cream and a little olive oil, but again, I haven’t tested that substitution myself.
I was looking for a chicken recipe quick and easy for my son to have after school with the potato soup I made. This recipe is OUTSTANDING, so EASY, and so QUICK!!! My son absolutely loves it and so do we! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes. Thanks!
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
Love, love, love, love this recipe. The chicken could not be more tender. I am definitely a dill lover so I added more and as stated above…loved it!
Thank you for all of your great recipes
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Lynne!
I just made them and I can’t stop eating them. I must remind myself to wait until dinner like I have to remind my kids. lol
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
For some weird reason I used grams instead of ounces and weighed everything but I had chicken from making bone broth and it was more shredded. So when I added ingredients, it was extremely dry…not like photo so I doubled everything to original amount of chicken. The chicken was already cooked. I fried them up and they were perfect. None fell apart as I saw mentioned by some. Used the aioli and they were so delicious. Am going to freeze extra and will definitely make again! Thank you for this yummy recipe!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I absolutely love this recipe! The chicken is so tender, and so delicious. This is a big hit with my 1-year-old and 5-year-old picky eaters!
Aww! Isn’t that the best when kids love what we parents make? That’s so great!
Can you tell me why mine fell apart. Good but fell apart. Thanks
Hi Carol, is it possible the pieces were cut too big? Large pieces tend to crumble faster.
Do you think almond flour or coconut flour will work for these?
Hi Cassie, Yes! Many of our readers have reported using almond flour with great results.
The chicken fritters were awesome! Easy!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I have not tried these yet but they look Delicious.I love dill so I might add just a pinch more. I just have one question. What is aioli. I am not very versed in the kitchen. lol
I looked it up. Will pair well with the fritters. yummy
Hi Vicki, aioli is a mayonnaise spread usually seasoned with garlic and other herbs/ spices. Our Shrimp cakes recipe here has an awesome aioli recipe! I hope that helps1
This is absolutely my favorite recipe of all time. I have celiac disease so I have to be gluten free, plus I am on a low carb diet. I used almond flour instead of the regular flour and it still comes out great. I noticed people complain about them falling apart – I’ve made this so many times I’ve found by leaving them refrigerated over night, they hold up much better.
I’ve been pursuing through your site and wish I found this when I could eat like a normal person!! Your recipes all look fantastic and unique. I see that you always follow up people’s questions and are very helpful. Thank you for sharing your talents with us! I will be making your spinach/artichoke dip this weekend.
I’m so inspired reading your review. Thank you, Kim!
Delicious! Mine fall apart when I try to flip them though. What do you think I need to add more of? I used non stick pan.
Hi Lena, did you possibly have more chicken than the recipe called for? You need enough batter to hold the patties together. I didn’t have this experience in any of my experiments but I also didn’t change the proportions very much. Also, were you using a non-stick pan and enough oil? It helps to cut the chicken into pieces small also.
Hi Natasha,
Just A quick ? Would canned chicken work with this recipe?
Hi Vera, I have not tried this with canned chicken so I cannot advise. If you experiment, please let me know how you like that
10/10
Can you substitute dill for something else?
Hi Nita, I love dill but the recipe would still work well without it 🙂 parsley will work also, you could just omit it also if you don’t have any herbs.
Try some Cajun seasoning instead! Nice and spicy taste, and if you want change cheese to a Colby or Cheddar
Thank you for sharing that with us, Linda!
so easy and they taste soooo good
Thank you Nellie! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!!
Can these be made ahead and then reheated in oven or microwave later?
Hi Diane! I haven’t tried to freeze these, but I do think it would work fine to cook them and then freeze the patties, then thaw and reheat over a skillet before serving.
They freeze WONDERFULLY! I have 60 in the freezer right now for Super Bowl Sunday!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
I can’t tell you how many batches of chicken fritters I’ve made in the last month but they are such a hit! Everyone loves them! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Maureen! That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
My husband and I are obsessed with these chicken fritters!
I love that! Thank you for sharing that with me, Yuliya!
What would be something good to serve with these as a side dish?
Hi Sarah, This would be really good with any of our tomato or cucumber salads, or these cucumber spears.
Cole slaw would be a good sidedish.
I’m making these fritters tomorrow. I’m using ground chicken and ground turkey. Also plan on adding chopped onion and perhaps using dill in half of them and another seasoning in the others. Can’t wait. Thanks so much.
I’m trying to stop making chicken nuggets for the kiddos, I love offering this in place and knowing it’s good all the way through. I can’t wait to try out the aioli too!
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. They will love the aioli, Melissa!
I made these last night. DELISH. But they did not hold together well in the pan. I think I may try making them in the oven and on non-stick foil. (they stuck BADLY to the pan) Also, my husband said shredded chicken would work better.
Hi Teena, I’m so glad you liked them! With the cheese in this recipe, it is very helpful to use a good non-stick pan. With a non-stick pan, you hardly need any oil at all and they flip easily. Also, let the oil heat up in the pan before adding the fritter batter to the pan – this also helps make it easier to flip.
These are delicious! I substitute almond flour for the white flour. Love the garlic aioli also.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Omg, yummy. Definitely in the rotation. Even made the aioli. I’m gonna experiment with different sauces for future dinners. I used fresh chives, garlic powder and onion powder.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Beth!
I would like to know if you can use anything else on place of the cheese, flour and mayo in the cheesy chicken fritter recipe?
Hi, Scheneice! You can omit the cheese altogether. My Mom frequently makes it without the cheese with great results. I’ve had readers substitute the mayo with low fat greek yogurt with great results as well. Regarding the flour, I haven’t tried the fritters without flour myself but a few readers stated they used less flour with good results.
I really want to make these but I am on a ketogenic diet. Is coconut flour or almond flour a good substitute? Also, thank you for the advice you left in a comment for someone else. I never thought of heating the oiled pan helping with sticking. Does that apply to most things? Thanks!
Hi Elizabeth. Yes! Many of our readers have reported using almond flour with great results. For the most part yes it is best to keep a consistent temperate from start to finish.
What is the dip??
Hi Paul, it is the garlic aioli dip listed here. I’m sorry I didn’t realize I had a link that wasn’t working in the post. I fixed that 🙂
My husband made these yesterday. I try not to eat after 6 PM but when I saw them, I decided to have just one. Then another one. Then another one. Three down, I had to tell myself to put the container in the fridge. I am having these for lunch at work today. My kids approved it. So amazing!!!
I’m happy to hear how much you and your family enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review Irina!
This recipe was beyond easy, amazing, and delicious. The whole family loved it including the picky eaters. I have already received requests to make again for dinner tonight! LOL!!!
I meant to give it 5 stars.
Awesome, thanks Melissa!
I’m happy to hear this is a recipe your whole family can enjoy! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review Melissa!
Made these for dinner for my family tonight! They were a huge hit! Thanks for the recipe!
My pleasure Jen, I’m happy to hear your family enjoys the recipe as much as mine does! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Thank you for this recipe! It looks irresistible! I was wondering if you or anyone else has made these in an air fryer? I would love time & temperature.
Thank you Natasha for this recipe! It’s so quick and easy and very delicious! Made it many times!!
My pleasure, I’m glad you love the recipe Julia! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
I made these the other day for my kids! Was a big hit and will be adding this to my permanent recipes for lunch/dinner.
YAY! I’m glad to hear the recipe is one of your favs! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Hey Natasha! These look awesome! I am going to try and substitute a different herb for the dill. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Also… for a quicker dinner option, could you use ground chicken instead of dicing up the chicken breast?
Hi Jamie, thank you! 🙂 I have had several readers report great results using ground chicken to make these chicken fritters. 🙂
Absolutely amazing!! The only thing I did different is used Greek yogurt instead of mayo. The sauce however I used mayo, and it was all look good, and unbelievably easy to make. Thank you!!!!
Soooo good**
You’re welcome Rebekah! I’m glad you love the recipe as much as I do. Thanks for sharing your excellent review with other readers!
I made these tonight and they were a hit. Use the fresh dill, makes a difference.
I’m happy to hear that Candice! Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers!
Hello! I was wondering if pre cooked chopped chicken instead of raw could be used? Thank you! ☺
Hi Kimberly, wwe always use raw chicken but couple of my readers reported great results with cooked chicken.
Hi Natasha 🙂 if I don’t have mozzarella cheese… Only Colby Jack.. Can I substitute that instead? Or it will change the flavor too much??
Yes that will still work with colby jack cheese. I hope you love the fritters! 🙂
Just tried theses and they are a hit with all 9 of us! Amazing. Do you have the nutritional value? I’m low carbing. Thanks again!
I’m glad everyone enjoys the recipe! Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you!
Can I substitute dill with parsley? Or would it be very different in taste?
Hi Jen, absolutely!! 🙂
I tried this recipe both by frying and baking and I gotta say I liked it baked better. I baked for 20 minuets and broiled for about a minute on each side to give it that crispy outside. Delicious thank you for the recipe!
You’re welcome Olesya! I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers!
Can u use chicken thighs with this recipe?
Hi Julia, yes that would work with chicken thighs that are trimmed of excess fat. I hope you love the recipe!
I made your chicken fritters tonite for my mom,brother and girlfriend, they loved it! I was amazed at how well they turned out, not oily or greasy.Sorry, no time for pics,maybe next time,when there will be leftovers! Thank-you for the video and recipe.
My pleasure! I’m glad to hear how much everyone enjoys the recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Hi Natasha, I recently have become a fan of your website and recipes….I work as a recipe developer and on the set of a cooking show for a local celebrity chef and it is hard to find recipes that are tried and true…I try very hard when I create a recipe to keep it user friendly as well as delicious and yours are, the videos are amazing…I made these last night and used chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts and my family loved them with the aioli, made more than enough so hubby and son took in their lunches, I also made your green beans with mushroom recipe and these are definitely two recipes that will go into our dinner menus….So glad I came across your website…
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I did not do the garlic dip because some of us can’t digest it,but I ate them plain.I’m not a great cook, more of a baker,but your recipe was simple to do.
I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing!
Hi ! Natasha
I made this chicken fritters so many times
Specially when guest come
They always ask for recipe.
Thanks.
Hello! I’m happy to hear how much everyone enjoys the recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂
We made this tonight and I added 1/4 tsp onion powder and 1/4 tsp garlic powder to the mix. I also only had dry dill so used a tsp of that. OMG, this is awesome. I can see how it would be amazing as slider sandwiches. The Garlic Aioli dip is the best I’ve ever had, and that includes restaurant made.
Hi Conda, that is quite a compliment! I’m so happy you loved the recipe 🙂 🙂
We loved these! I substituted chives parsley and garlic for the dill as I do not like it. They were lovely.
I’m happy to hear that Katie! Thanks for sharing 😀
Can you freeze this mixture to be used at another time?
I used 1/2 this recipe and made a pizza crust out of it … baked 350 for 30-40 minutes
It was AMAZING
THANK YIU FOR THE RECIPE
Hi Ribyn, I think they would freeze fine after they are cooked but I’m not sure about freezing the raw batter. I just haven’t tested it to say for sure. I love your pizza crust idea! Sounds delicious!!
Well I guess I’ll have to make another pizza … hahaha.
Honestly this recipe is fantastic.
Thanks
I just finished making these. They were a hit with my family to say the least. The only change I made was to add a 1/ 4 teaspoon of Garlic Powder and 1/4 teaspoon on Onion Powder. I didn’t take the time to let them marinade and they were Phenomenal.
I’m happy to hear your family enjoys this recipe as much as mine does! Thanks for sharing your tip and great review Lisa!
I made these and everyone loved them. I will make them often. Family favorite!
I’m glad to hear that everyone enjoys the recipe! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review Krystal!
These are awesome ! Easy to make, sauce is great and you can use your fingers to enjoy! The next day we ate the leftovers cold and they were even better.
Yes! I’m so glad to hear that Donna! Thank for sharing your great review!
I haven’t made these yet, but I was wondering if using cornstarch is better than the flour. I don’t know if there is a difference, but I thought I’d ask.
Thank you. 🙂
Hi Rebecca, I have actually tested it both ways and had equally good results :). The cornstarch is a nice gluten free option but both work well.
Are they suitable for freezing?
Hi Linda, I haven’t tried to freeze these, but I do think it would work fine to cook them and then freeze the patties, then thaw and reheat over a skillet before serving.
Ive already commented on this recipe but man is it good!!!! I made a double batch earlier and it’s already nearing the end (eating one as we speak). This recipe is great, delicious, juicy, everything!!
That’s great Olga! Sounds like you have a favorite! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review 😀
I have a 26-yo daughter with autism, and it can be a challenge finding something different that she will like. I’ve been wanting to make these for a while now, and finally made them last night. They were a success! Economical too, as I only used about 8oz of chicken and it made enough for the two of us, plus leftovers. The leftovers were really good cold, with some Thai sweet chili sauce for dipping. Sorry, no pictures… Maybe next time 😊
I’m so happy to hear that Roz! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review 😀
My husband LOVES these! When I ask what he wants for dinner, he always asks for these! They are so easy and perfect to make and turn out amazing every single time!!
I’m happy to hear that Oksana! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review! 😀
Hi Natasha thank you for a great easy recipe! Do you think Chicken thighs will work ok also?
Hi Vita, yes chicken thighs would work fine 🙂
Liked it, but they’re the most delicious when they’re just fried. Thank you for sharing
You are welcome Natalya 😬
I made these for Easter because I didn’t want to make a huge feast for just my husband and me and these were so delicious! Amazing recipe as per usual!
Awesome! I’m glad you both enjoyed the recipe Yulia!
Thanks so much for such an easy and delicious recipe. 👍 Will make again and again. 😀
Marta, you are very welcome and thank you for such a nice review 😬
These were delicious and easy to make. My husband already said we should make them again. We made the garlic aioli too, and it was so simple and yummy that I can’t imagine not making it to serve with the chicken fritters. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Angie, thank you for such a great review and you are very welcome 😬
O my goodness, these are delishes! Never thought chicken breast could be so tender! Thank you for recipe Natasha! You are an amazing cook!
Thank you for the great compliment Oksana! I’m happy you love this chicken recipe. 🙂
So I had to substitute some of the ingredients based on what I had on hand (cheddar instead of mozzerella) and I didn’t have time to marinate them, so they could probably be even better. But man, even with my shoddy attempt these were amazing! Definitely a winner and will be making them again! I struggled a little to get mine to stay in one piece, but that’s probably because of my subs. They were still so delicious and decadent. Definitely give these a try!
Awesome! Thanks for your wonderful review Evan!
Oh my yummy goodness! If i could give this million starts i would it’s that good. kids loved them too! Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
I finally made these!!! Oh my yummy goodness! So easy and the kiddos loved them too!
That’s great to hear! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Nataliya!
These are great! i added some breadcrumbs and a touch of steak sauce, and these came out amazing
Thank you for sharing Tatyana! So glad you liked it!
Thank you for this wonderful recipe I’ve made them for New Years and many times after that and everyone asking me for the recipe!!! They’re so tender and juicy and love it with sauce that you recommended!!
You’re welcome Julia! I am glad to hear you love the recipe! 🙂
This is such an amazing recipe! I made it and everyone loved it so much! I loved it! It taste delicious!
Awesome! I’m glad you loved it!!
This looks yummy.. except for the mayo my kids are such picky eaters and they despise mayo.. it drives me bonkers.. anything you can substitute for the mayo? more eggs? maybe cream cheese? assuming the mayo is really a binder?
Hi Ken, the mayo also helps to make the fritters more tender and flavorful and I haven’t tested it with any substitutions so I can only guess if something else would work as well. You might try sour cream and a little olive oil, but again, I haven’t tested that substitution myself.
Hey Natasha – ok so I made these tonigh and I substituted the mayo with low fat greek yogurt. They were amazing.. moist and full of cheese – the boys loved them.. Also wanted to give you a kudos on the cheesy chicken rice recipe I did that the other week and they enjoyed that as well!
That’s a great healthy alternative! I’m glad your family is enjoying the recipes! 🙂
Hi Ken, the mayo also helps to make the fritters more tender and flavorful and I haven’t tested it with any substitutions so I can only guess if something else would work as well. You might try sour cream and a little olive oil, but again, I haven’t tested that substitution myself.
Hi, Natasha just wondering if they would still taste ok reheated In the oven the next day?
Hi Tanya, yes these do reheat well. I like putting them on the skillet until they are hot again :).
Hi there natasha dear good evening wow this recipe looks totally amazing and so very yummm tho am wondering what can i sub for the cheese since I cannot eat dairy and meat together thanx again
Hi Tzivia, you can omit the cheese altogether. My Mom frequently makes it without the cheese with great results 🙂
These are delicious with or without dill and I love how it’s not too many carbs so that I can still eat them even with having Gestational Diabetes. Plus my husband loves them too. Win win!
I’m so glad you can both enjoy them! Thank you for sharing that with us 🙂
This is a great idea. I’ll have to try it with turkey. Thanks for sharing.
Ooh great idea!!
Winner winner chicken dinner Natasha!
Made these tonight and turned out great!
I don’t think I’ve been disappointed once with any of your recipes. All my favorite dishes I cook is from your website! 🙂 The step by step with pictures is greatly appreciated
Keep up the great work!
Cheers
Greg
Vancouver BC Canada
Hi Greg! I am really so happy to hear that! That’s quite a compliment. Thank you!! 🙂
Just made these 15 minutes ago and omg are they good!!!!!!!!!! I had to spray the spoon with oil because the batter was sticking to it but no biggy. So delicious!!!
I totally love your idea to spray the spoon. So smart!!
My meat is marinating as I type!! Very excited about making them tomorrow. Do you think they’ll be ok without dill?
Hi Olga, I love dill but the recipe would still work well without it 🙂
I made these for lunch for my brothers and it was so good!! So amazing keep up the good work! 😊👍🏻👍🏻
Kristina, thank you for the nice review and for the encouragement 😀.
How many grams of carbohydrate are there per serving of the fritters? And what size is the serving? As an insulin-dependent diabetic who would love to try this recipe, I need to know these numbers. Thanks!
Hi :). Unfortunately, I don’t have the staff to go through and figure out the nutritive values on all of my recipes. When I need a quick idea of nutritive values, I go to calorie and copy/paste the list of ingredients into their recipe analyzer and that works pretty well.
31g carbs from the flour, eggs are 1g carbs each, and mayonnaise you’ll have to look on the back and check per tablespoon, because it depends on the brand how much (if any) sugar there is in there.
I can’t always get fresh dill in my area. Any substitution suggestions, or maybe still good without it?
Hi Tracy, you can use frozen dill or a pinch of dry dill or parsley. You could just omit it also if you don’t have any herbs. It will still work. 🙂
Natasha! Just made these! And they came out perfect! On the last few I decided to add a few drops of sriracha sauce to the mixture and oh my that came out so delicious as well! Definitely satisfied my prego self ☺️ ! Thank you for the recipe!
I’m glad to hear it satisfied your cravings :). I love your idea of adding sriracha!
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I made these last night and they turned out looking just like the ones pictured and were super tasty! The meat was moist and tender. Definitely adding this one to our rotation. Thanks again!
I’m so happy you loved the recipe!! Thank you for sharing your awesome review! 🙂
Tried these last night and they were delicious! Have you tried with ground chicken?
I’m so glad you liked them! I haven’t made them with ground chicken although I think it would work and you probably wouldn’t have to marinate it very long at all.
Hi Natasha, sounds delicious.Will creme fraiche work instead of mayo? Thanks.
Hi Irina, I haven’t tested it in this recipe but I think it’s worth a try!
Mmmmmm yummmm these look soooooo mouthwatering and really very tantalizing tho wondering what I can use in place of the cheese or would it be better fore to make em with cod or tilapia where I can use cheese loved chicken nuggets @ lil kiddie
Hi Tzivia, to be honest I haven’t tried substituting anything for the cheese. I think it could be made without cheese. The fish sounds good but I haven’t tested that out either. Sorry I’m not much help with your question…
Amazing recipe! My family loves it! Thank you Natasha for your amazing and easy recipes. Love your site
That’s wonderful! I’m so happy your family loves it! Thank you for sharing that with us 🙂
My family and I absolutely loved this recipe!!! I omitted dill and added less flour. I also baked them instead of frying them. As I was eating them a thought crossed my mind that next time I make them I’ll try an avocado instead of mayo. Thank you for this great recipe!
oooh wow that is a great idea! Let me know how it turns out with avocado as a substitute for mayo. That sounds amazing! Also, can you share your method for baking?
Super easy and everyone loved! Got the chicken marinating the day before while I was prepping another meal, pulled out when ready to fry and we were eating with some roasted veggies in no time.
Alissa, thank you for such a nice review, I’m glad everyone loved it 😀.
Finally got around to making this recipe. They were delicious! Will definitely be making again and again.
I’m so happy you enjoyed them 😁. Thank you for sharing that with us!
One of our favorites now! 😋
It’s so delicious! The fritters are very juicy (as promised). And what is most stunning about this recipe – they are sooo easy and quick !! Proved and sealed by our family.
That’s awesome! I’m so happy you love the recipe! 🙂
This was deliciously delicious!!!! They just melt in your mouth definitely will recommend to everyone in my family! So easy to make and bomb! Thank you for this recipe:))
Lana, I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
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Hi Anna, thank you for letting me know. Is this a regular occurrence for you or did it just happen temporarily today? Is it still an issue for you when you try to access my site? I’m not seeing the same thing on my computer so I’m hoping it was a temporary server issue that has resolved. Please let me know if this is something regular or temporary for you and if it has resolved? Thanks so much!
I made them! They are delicious! will always come back for this recipe! thank you
That’s awesome! Thanks for the great review 🙂
Loving the simplicity of the ingredients, most of which I usually have on hand! Cannot wait to make these 🙂
They really are so simple and tasty. Enjoy!
This was my first recipe i tried from you, and it turned out amazing! It was a huge win for me since my 2 year old ate it ( and he only eats “kotleti” from meat menu). I will be trying more recipes from you, having infant and 2 year old I just have no time “standing” in kitchen for hours :). Thank you for your healthy and fast cooking recipes!!!
I’m so happy you and your 2-year old loved it! That’s the best feeling when little ones eat what we Mamas make 🙂
I just made these and was a little afraid my toddlers wouldn’t eat them but I was wrong! They kept asking for more, so now this is going into my recipe book for kid friendly food! I love how tender they are, and I think that’s one main reason my toddler boys loved them!! Thank you so much for this recipe!
Awww that’s the best when kids love what we Moms make. That’so great!
Oh these beauties are delish, but I think all of your recipes are AMAZING. I didnt have chicken breast so I used chicken tights (I bet the taste isnt much different). The only complaints is I should have made more, I couldnt keep up cause I had a hungry crew. They were raving about them!!!
**Thighs. Ugh auto correct on my phone
That’s awesome! I’m so happy to hear your crew loved the recipe 🙂
Currently counting down the minutes for the dish to finish marinating ☺️ Can’t wait to try! It’s about time I feed the hubby something new 😏
I hope you both LOVE it! 🙂
Oh please someone save me from overeating!These are just something else! I read all comments and added mushrooms so all my favorite ingredients in one recipe
Haha, I know, right? 🙂 I’m so happy you loved the recipe! I love the idea of adding mushrooms.
Your website if my favorite. Recipes are all delicious! I tried this for lunch today instead of eating out and was not disappointed.
That’s so sweet of you to say. Thank you! It really means alot to me 🙂
These sound AMAZING! Will deffinately be making it this week.
Let me know how it turns out 😀.
Another winner Natasha! These look delicious. Gonna make these and some of your chicken olivye which my hubby has been begging for lol
Thank you Angela, reading your comment is making me hungry 😁.
Do these freeze well?
I haven’t tried freezing them but I think it would work fine to freeze them.
I finished this recipe and thought that my chicken fritters didn’t look the same at all, but I just realized I forgot to add the flour. Silly me, hopefully they’ll turn out better next time! Still tasted good though…
Maya, it happens 😃. I’m glad you still enjoyed the recipe.
Hubby me and baby all love these!! I made them twice in a week, they were so good.
That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing your great review! 🙂
We make these in our family except we also add diced fresh mushrooms. Really good.
I should try adding mushrooms next time, just bought some 😃.
Do these reheat well?
These reheat really good 😁.
hi will you be able to post canned marinated recipes for this summer? i’m still waiting for canned bread & buttered pickles. or anything else you know that’s delishh, for my mom will have a garden full of tomatoes & cucumbers but it’s hard to find good recipes to try =).
Hi Valentina! We will probably have to wait for the garden veggies to start working on those recipes. Thank you for the recipe suggestions! 🙂
Just finished making these!!! Ahhhh! Soo soo delicious and truly TENDER! I used to make brizoli similar , but without cheese… The cheese really makes them very special and perfect! Thank u!
Larisa, I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review! 😁
My husband said “these r good like REALLY good” lol. last night dinner was scrumptious thanks for the recipe. I’m done making kotleti these r so much better/easier to make too!! Thanks again love ur website!
Tanya, I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review and you are welcome 😀.
Absolutely 5 stars!!!!! Made them yesterday. So soft and delicious!!!!! Thank you again!!! Did I say DELICIOUS?!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for that fantastic review!! 🙂
Mother tested, kids approved! Made them for dinner today. Very soft and tasty.
Thank you
I didn’t have plain mozzarella cheese. I used my Mexican cheese blend from Costco. Tasted great.
Ester, you are very welcome and thank you for sharing such a nice review 😀
Natasha, I just found your website looking for a shrimp recipe. Let me tell you I am so glad I came here!!.
You have a beautiful family. I have a boy and girl 4 and 1/2 years apart. Our families are such blessings from God.
I am looking through your recipes right now. You have some super yummy looking meals here.I will have to try these chicken fritters very very soon!!!! I love cooking for my family.
Thanks for sharing your recipes.
God bless you
Carla, welcome to the site and thank you for such a sweet comment ☺️. I hope you’ll find lots of new favorites here!
These are fantastic! Made them with buckwheat and a creamy cucumber salad for lunch. Delicious!! So soft and juicy. Thank you for another great recipe!!
Tania, that’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite! 😃
do these really cook thru with the batter on top? going by the minutes you mentioned?
Olga, yes they do. You can always test the thickest one to make sure.
These are really really good, but we make them without cheese, now I have to try with cheese. Love the fact that you included dill…love that herb!
Thank you Mila, dill makes everything taste better :D.
Wow Natasha you did it again!!! Amazing recipe!!!
I’m so happy you loved it. Thank you for sharing you awesome review! 🙂
Hi! Question, why do u think my “partties” got stuck to the pan when I tried to flip them and they were just falling apart 🙁 not enough flour or eggs? I think I had a little more chicken than your recipe called for …
Hi Luba, it is likely because you had more chicken – you need enough batter to hold the patties together. I didn’t have this experience in any of my experiments but I also didn’t change the proportions very much. Also, were you using a non-stick pan and enough oil?
What an interesting take on a Ukrainian classic. I think Kotleti is one of the things our whole family can agree on so this will be perfect.
Let me know how they turn out 😀.
Hi Natasha. My family doesn’t eat mayonnaise. Do you think Greek yogurt would work as a substitute? Thanks
To be honest, I haven’t tried that variation but I do think it’s worth experimenting 🙂
These look amazing! Can I substitute dill with other herb?
I think parsley would work fine. The original recipe didn’t have any herbs so you could also just leave it out.
Can Mozzarella cheese be replaced with any other cheese or flavor will be impacted?
You can substitute it with other cheeses that are mild in flavor similar to mozzarella, but keep in mind some cheeses are more salt so you may want to use less salt.
Just made these! Delicious! I added extra seasoning so didn’t have much need for mayo sauce after trying the fritters. But they were perfect with a side of young potatoes :)) thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! The mayo helps to make them more tender, but yes the recipe still works without it 🙂 Thanks for the awesome review!
I used the mayo in the recipe! Just didn’t use the dipping sauce:) sorry for the confusion!
Natasha!!! These are soooo amazing, just made them for lunch, with penne pasta (in a light creamy sauce) and asparagus.. I’m not a big fan of katleti or shnizel/obivnie but these are different, so so juicy and the flavor it’s just good. Thanks again. Love your blog.
Thank you so much for the awesome review! 🙂
Hey Natasha!
These look absolutely amazing! What would you recommend as a sides for these? I’m pretty sure I will make these for dinner tomorrow night I know my husband and son will go crazy for these
They would be really good with mashed potatoes with a fresh cucumber on the side. Mmmm. They would taste good with most grains; buckwheat, buttered pasta… I hope your family loves this recipe! 🙂
Hello Natasha, I am first today, which mean I’m here ” s utra po ranshe”- searching something for my big family. I love your kitchen and way how to prepare the food. Ah, I am ready to do it today. Thanks and blessings to your beautiful family.
I’m so happy to hear that my blog is a blessing to your family. Thank you so much for sharing that with me 😀.