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Crispy Chicken Fritters Recipe

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These Crispy Chicken Fritters are a delightful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breast chunks mixed with flavorful spices, coated in breadcrumbs, and pan-fried to a golden, crispy perfection. Ideal for a quick dinner or appetizer, these fritters deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite and are perfect served with your favorite dipping sauce or fresh garnish.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 2 (12.5-oz) cans white premium chunk chicken breast
  • 1 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

Coating & Frying

  • Additional bread crumbs (about 1 cup)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying, about 1/4 inch depth)

Instructions

  1. Drain Chicken: Drain the canned chicken very well by placing it in a colander for several minutes, then press down firmly with a heavy bowl to remove excess moisture. This step ensures your fritters won’t be soggy and helps the mixture bind better.
  2. Chop Chicken: Roughly chop the drained chicken into uniform pieces about 1/4 inch in size. This provides consistent texture in the fritters and prevents stray chicken bits from poking out of the coating, giving a neater appearance and better bite.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, egg, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dried thyme, and 1/4 cup of bread crumbs. Stir with a fork until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
  4. Prepare Fritters: Pour additional bread crumbs into a shallow bowl or pie plate. Divide the chicken mixture into six equal portions. Shape each portion into a tight, compact puck resembling a small hockey puck, then thoroughly coat each fritter in the additional bread crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
  5. Pan-Fry Fritters: Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the fritters and fry on each side until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels if desired.
  6. Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. These fritters go well with your choice of dipping sauce or a fresh side salad.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken is well drained to avoid soggy fritters.
  • Uniform chopping of chicken creates a consistent texture and prevents bits poking through the coating.
  • You can adjust spices to taste or add herbs like parsley or chives to the mixture for added freshness.
  • Use a thermometer to maintain oil around 350°F for even frying if available.
  • Leftover fritters can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture.

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