Broccoli Chicken Fritters

Top view of chicken fritters on a plate with red dipping sauce.

5 from 16 votes

Juicy and tender chicken fritters made with ground chicken, fresh chopped broccoli, eggs, and pantry staple ingredients. They are so flavorful and the perfect for lunch or light dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Fat

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound Chicken breasts or ground chicken
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 cup finely chopped broccoli
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

Cut the 1 1/2 pound Chicken breasts into chunks and place them in a food processor.
Pulse for about 1 minute for finely chopped pieces or less for coarsely ground meat (be careful not to over-process the meat into a paste). The meat should hold together when pinched. Alternatively, you can use ground chicken.
Next, hold the broccoli with the stem facing up and, using a sharp knife, carefully separate the florets, making downward cuts from the stem.
Bring a pot of water to boil over medium-high heat. Once the water starts to bubble, place the 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets in a steam basket and add it on top of the boiling water.
Cover with a lid and let the broccoli steam for 2-3 minutes. Once the broccoli is done, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool. Chop it into small pieces.
Place the ground chicken, broccoli,1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 2 Eggs, 2 tablespoons Chopped dill, 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon Pepper in a bowl.
Using your clean hands, mix until all the ingredients are evenly combined. Rub your hands with a bit of oil and pinch off a piece of meat mixture; shape it into a mini patty, about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat 2 teaspoons Oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties on each side until nicely golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve the fritters with your favorite dip, and enjoy!

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Notes

Serving size:

Servings size is three fritters
Makes about 14-15 fritters

Substitutes:

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

Storage:

Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.

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