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These Broccoli Chicken Fritters are juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and ready in just 30 minutes. Made with ground chicken, fresh broccoli, and some simple pantry seasonings. Great as a light lunch, a fun dinner, or even a protein packed snack.
The Recipe My Kids Ask for Again and Again
With 5 kids at home, I am always looking for meals that are easy to make and that everyone will actually eat without complaining. These broccoli chicken fritters check every single box. They are simple, they come together fast, and not one of my kids has ever turned them down.
If your family loves fritters too, my Zucchini Fritters are another one that disappears fast at our dinner table. And if you are more of a seafood person, my Salmon Patties and Tuna Patties follow the same idea and are just as easy to throw together.
These fritters also meal prep beautifully which is a huge win for busy weeks. Make a batch on Sunday and you have easy lunches ready to go for the next few days. They reheat well, they hold their shape, and they taste just as good the next day.
My one non-negotiable? Do not skip the steaming step for the broccoli. When the broccoli is cooked it blends into the mixture so much better than raw and keeps the fritters tender and juicy all the way through. 🥦
Recipe Overview
Key Ingredients for Chicken Fritters
Everything you need: chicken breasts or ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, broccoli, eggs, fresh dill, and a few simple seasonings.
A few things worth calling out:
- Fresh dill is the secret weapon here. I know it sounds like a small detail but it makes a huge difference. Fresh dill gives the fritters a bright, herby flavor that dried dill just cannot replicate. If you can grab a small bunch at the store, do it.
- Panko breadcrumbs keep things light and crispy. Regular breadcrumbs work but panko gives you a better texture. If you want to make these keto friendly, swap the panko for half a cup of almond flour and half a cup of parmesan cheese. It works really well.
- Ground chicken saves you time. You can pulse chicken breasts in a food processor yourself which works great, but if your store sells ground chicken just grab that and skip a step. Either way the result is the same.
How to Make Broccoli Chicken Fritters
This recipe comes together in three simple stages: prep the broccoli, mix everything together, and pan fry. That is it.
Step 1: Steam the broccoli florets for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender. Let them cool, then chop into small pieces. You want small bits throughout the mixture, not big chunks.
Step 2: Add the ground chicken, chopped broccoli, panko, eggs, dill, and seasonings to a large bowl. Mix with your hands or spatula until everything is evenly combined. The mixture should hold together when you pinch it.
🍗 Quick tip!
Rub a little oil on your hands before shaping the patties. It keeps the mixture from sticking and makes rolling them so much easier. Aim for about half an inch thick so they cook evenly all the way through.
Step 3: Heat a little oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown. Do not rush this part. That golden crust is everything.
What to Serve Them With
These fritters are pretty flexible. We usually have them for dinner with a simple green salad on the side, but they work just as well as a snack or a light lunch on their own.
For dipping, a store bought sweet chili sauce is my go-to. It takes about 5 seconds to put on the table and it pairs perfectly with it. Tzatziki, garlic aioli, or even a simple squeeze of lemon work really well too.
You can also make them bigger and put them on a bun with some cheese and lettuce for an easy chicken burger option. My kids go crazy for it when I do that.
These chicken fritters are Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. These are as good as they look.
Recipe Notes
- Serving size: 3 fritters per serving. Makes about 14 to 15 fritters total.
- Keto option: Swap the panko for ½ cup almond flour and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
- Protein swap: Ground turkey works just as well as ground chicken here.
- Veggie swap: Try cauliflower instead of broccoli for a different twist.
- Can I bake these? Yes. Preheat your oven to 375°F and bake on a lined baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. They also freeze well for up to 3 months, cooked or uncooked. If freezing uncooked, place a small piece of parchment paper between each patty to prevent sticking.
More Chicken Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- BBQ Chicken Breast
- Mediterranean Chicken
- Greek Chicken Salad
- Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
- Easy Chicken Marsala
- Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep
I cannot wait for you to try these Broccoli Chicken Fritters! If you make them, leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo and tag me on Instagram. I love seeing your creations, especially when the whole family is digging in! ♡ Happy cooking!
Broccoli Chicken Fritters (Crispy & Juicy)
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Chicken breasts , or ground chicken
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Chopped dill
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Oil , for frying
Instructions
- Prep the 1 1/2 pounds Chicken breasts . If using chicken breasts, cut them into chunks and pulse in a food processor for about 1 minute until finely chopped. Do not over process. The meat should hold together when pinched. If using ground chicken, skip this step.
- Steam the broccoli. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place the 1 cup broccoli florets in a steam basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, let them cool, then chop into small pieces.
- Mix everything. Add the ground chicken, broccoli, 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 2 Eggs, 2 tablespoons Chopped dill, and all seasonings (1/2 teaspoon Onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon Pepper)to a large bowl. Mix with your hands or silicone spatula until evenly combined.
- Shape the patties. Rub your hands with a little oil or even water. Pinch off pieces of the mixture and shape into mini patties about half an inch thick. Makes about 14 to 15 fritters.
- Cook. Heat 2 teaspoons Oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve. Plate them up with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Servings size is three fritters
- Makes about 14-15 fritters
- Chicken: Use ground chicken or ground turkey
- Breadcrumbs: For a keto-friendly option, you can substitute this with 1/2 cup of almond flour and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
- Broccoli: Try cauliflower instead of broccoli
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So yummy 😋
I have made this recipe several times and the whole family loves them.
Thanks! It’s a good one.
What type of oil did you use?
I mostly use avocado oil
I used minced chicken tenderloin instead of breasts and I only had a little over a pound so I threw in some Monterey Jack to replace some of the chicken. I also didn’t have garlic powder, so I minced two cloves of fresh garlic. I almost went with dried dill that we had on hand, but decided to run to the store and pick up fresh and I can tell it makes a difference. I’m sure they would still taste good with dried dill, but the fresh was really tasty in it. These turned out sooooo yummy and juicy, but still perfectly crispy on the outside! I will definitely make these again.
So glad you liked them
Smells delicious just made these but placed them in the oven. Well made added 2 tbsp of Parmesan can’t wait for my family to dig in
Hi,
Thanks for the recipe, can’t wait to try it!
If I choose ground chicken, should it be cooked separately before creating the mix or uncooked?
Thank you!
Seem really tasty thank you i will try this recipe.
Could you use precooked chicken?
Yes. Like Rotisserie chicken?
My family loves these! They have become a weekly staple. Thank you!
One of our FAVORITE recipes! I usually make these a little bigger and put them on a bun with cheese and call it dinner. SO yummy and healthy! We make these quite often, everyone loves them.
That sounds amazing. Thanks for the feedback
I tweeked these by adding onion and fresh mushrooms.They were a big hit with my family .They couldn’t get over how moist they were and the flavor was wonderful .
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked it
What dipping sauce did use?
Its a store-bought low sugar sweet chili sauce. But I have a chili you can make at home in this post: https://healthyfitnessmeals.com/baked-coconut-shrimp/