Crispy Chicken Fritters
Crispy golden honeycomb crusts envelop juicy spiced chicken in these easy-to-make fritters. Perfect as snacks or light meals with their perfect texture balance.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 (12.5-oz) cans white premium chunk chicken breast (drained)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
- 1 cup additional bread crumbs (for coating)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain chicken thoroughly in colander using spatula to press out liquids
- Chop chicken into 1/4-inch uniform pieces
- Mix with egg, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, thyme, and 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- Press mixture into 6 hockey-puck shaped disks
- Coat each fritter in additional bread crumbs
- Heat 1/4 inch vegetable oil in skillet
- Fry fritters until both sides are golden (3-4 minutes per side)
- Transfer to parchment-lined plate to drain
Notes
For batch cooking use 1/2 inch oil depth
Panko breadcrumbs create excellent crunch
Optional lemon wedges serve as non-alcoholic garnish
Panko breadcrumbs create excellent crunch
Optional lemon wedges serve as non-alcoholic garnish