Cheesy Chicken Fritters

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Cheesy, Juicy and Flavorful Chicken Fritters always get glowing reviews. If you love easy chicken recipes, this is your recipe!

Ingredients

• 3 large (or 1 1/2 lbs) chicken breasts
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch or potato starch for gluten free)
• 4 oz (or 1 1/3 cups shredded) mozzarella cheese
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• Extra light olive oil, or any high heat cooking oil
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
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.
Into the mixing bowl, add remaining batter ingredients: 2 eggs, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup flour, 1⅓ cups shredded mozzarella, 1½ Tbsp dill, ½ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Stir the mixture until well combined, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. When oil is hot, add the chicken mixture a heaping Tablespoon at a time. I used a trigger release ice cream scoop for even portioning). Slightly flatten out the tops with the back of your spoon and sauté uncovered 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*
To make the aioli (if using), combine all ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir together until smooth.