Chicken Fritters (3 flavors - cheesy, Italian, and curried)
Servings: 2 servings (9 small fritters)
Ingredients
cheesy chicken fritters:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese 2 oz/60g
- 3 tablespoons flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons frying oil for cooking the fritters
Italian-inspired chicken fritters:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes about 6 pieces
- grated zest of 1/2 lemon
- small handfull of fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup (45g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons frying oil for cooking the fritters
curried chicken fritters:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 large red bell pepper 1.8oz/50g
- 3 1/2 oz (100g) cremini mushrooms 5 small or 2 very large mushrooms
- 3 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder
- 3 tablespoons flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons frying oil for cooking the fritters
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients for Italian-inspired chicken fritters: Cut the chicken into small 1/2 inch (1 cm) cubes. Chop very finely a small handful of fresh basil leaves and 6 sun-dried tomatoes (you should have a 1/4 cup of finely chopped tomatoes), grate 1/2 of a lemon, and grate the Parmesan cheese on the small holes of a box grater.
- Prepare the ingredients for cheesy chicken fritters: Cut the chicken into small 1/2 inch (1 cm) cubes, finely chop chives, grate the Swiss cheese on the big holes of a box grater.
- Prepare the ingredients for curried chicken fritters: Cut the chicken into small 1/2 inch (1 cm) cubes, bell pepper into ¼ inch (½ cm) cubes, finely chop the mushrooms (really fine dice).
- Instructions for all types of fritters:
- Mix all the ingredients: In a big bowl, stir all the ingredients together, season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook the fritters: Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium or medium-high heat (the pan should be well heated). Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the batter per fritter onto skillet, flatten into about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick rounds. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side (or until golden brown), then about one minute on the other, or until the chicken is cooked through and fritters are browned on both sides. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Transfer the fritters to a plate lined with a paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Calories: whole recipe for cheesy fritters: 1078 kcal, whole recipe for Italian fritters: 1009 kcal, whole recipe for curried fritters: 859. This is only an estimate!
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcal