Broccoli Chicken Fritters
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
286 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Broccoli Chicken Fritters
Description
Broccoli Chicken Fritters start with chicken breast either finely chopped or ground to a coarse texture, mixed with steamed and finely chopped broccoli. The broccoli is briefly steamed to soften without losing color or texture, then combined with panko breadcrumbs, eggs, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. These ingredients form a moist mixture that holds together well when shaped into small patties.
Pan-frying the fritters in neutral cooking oil crisps the outside while cooking the mixture thoroughly without drying it out. The fritters emerge golden-brown with a tender interior flecked with green broccoli and fresh dill, offering a mild, herbaceous flavor alongside the chicken’s savory notes.
They serve well as a protein-packed appetizer or part of a main dish with a salad or dipping sauce. The recipe yields about 14 to 15 fritters, with each serving containing roughly three. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to five days and freeze comfortably for three months, reheating easily in a microwave.
Substitutions include using ground turkey for chicken, cauliflower instead of broccoli, and swapping panko breadcrumbs for a keto-friendly mix of almond flour and parmesan cheese. The mixture’s texture is important to hold together but not be overly processed, preserving a pleasant bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound chicken breast or ground chicken
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup broccoli finely chopped
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
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!
Notes
- Store leftover fritters in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat in the microwave before serving.
- You may substitute ground turkey for ground chicken according to preference.
- Cauliflower can be used instead of broccoli for a variation in flavor and texture.
- For a keto-friendly version, replace panko breadcrumbs with a mix of almond flour and parmesan cheese.
- When processing chicken, avoid over-pureeing to maintain desirable texture that holds together well when cooked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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