Cheesy Chicken Fritters with Garlic Aioli Dip

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Cheesy Chicken Fritters with Garlic Aioli Dip

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 (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 for Chicken Fritters

  1. Prepare Chicken:
  • 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.)
  1. Mix Ingredients:
  • Into the mixing bowl, add the 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 for 2 hours or overnight.
  1. Cook Fritters:
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the chicken mixture a heaping tablespoon at a time. Slightly flatten out the tops with the back of your spoon.
  • Sauté uncovered for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and sauté for 3 minutes on the second side, or until the outsides are golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Repeat with the remaining fritters, adding more oil as needed.
  1. Check Doneness:
  • To test for doneness, cut a fritter in half; the chicken should be completely white inside. If your chicken patty is browning too fast, adjust your heat down.

Instructions for Garlic Aioli Dip (Optional)

  1. Combine Ingredients:
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine all the aioli ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 pressed garlic clove, 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  • Stir together until smooth.

Enjoy your delicious cheesy chicken fritters with the optional garlic aioli dip!

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