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low-carb cheesy chicken fritters

low-carb cheesy chicken fritters

Adapted from Natasha's Kitchen

Crispy & delicious.   

Low-carb, gluten-free & grain-free.

Servings 18 to 20 fritters
Author Rosemary Stelmach

Ingredients

Chicken Fritters

  • 3 large chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup potato starch
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (plus extra sprigs for garnish, if desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, for frying (refined, if you want to avoid coconut flavor)
  • 1 lemon, sliced for serving (optional)

Garlicky Dill Aioli Dip (optional)

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed (or shredded on microplane)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt & freshly ground pepper, if needed

Instructions

  1. Using a sharp knife, dice chicken into ⅓" thick pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.  Tip: If chicken breast is partially frozen, it will be a little bit easier to slice.

  2. Into the mixing bowl, add remaining batter ingredients: 2 eggs, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup flour, 1⅓ cups shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.  Stir the mixture until well combined, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

  3. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1/4 cup oil.  When the oil is hot, add the chicken mixture a heaping tablespoon at a time.  Slightly flatten out the tops with the back of your spoon and sauté uncovered for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and saute 3 minutes on the second side or until outsides are golden brown and chicken is fully cooked through.

  4. To test for doneness, cut a fritter in half and the chicken should be completely white inside.  If your chicken is browning too fast, adjust your heat down.

  5. To make the aioli (if using), combine all ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir together until smooth.