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Broccoli Chicken Fritters

Juicy and tender chicken fritters that are so flavorful and the perfect for lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. Chicken breasts or ground chicken
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Chopped dill
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into chunks and place them in a food processor.
  • Pulse for about 1minute 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 broccoli florets on 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 from heat and allow it to cool. Chop it into small pieces.
  • Place the ground chicken, broccoli, bread crumbs, eggs, dill, and seasonings to 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 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 3 fritters
  • Makes about 14-15 fritters
Substitutes:
  • Chicken: Use ground chicken or ground turkey
  • Breadcrumbs: For a keto-friendly option you can sub this with 1/2 cup of almond flour ad 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
  • Broccoli: Try cauliflower instead of broccoli
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg