Always looking for easy chicken recipes on the find website, so I will recommend this Broccoli Chicken Fritters recipe as one of your favourites that you will add to your holiday menu. These Broccoli chicken fritters recipes are so tender, juicy and flavourful.  It is easy to make a chicken recipe that you can make in just 30-35 minutes. They can easily be made and perfect as an appetizer for a crowd or a light dinner or lunch with family. 

So it is so easy, juicy, easy to put together and perfect for salad this recipe toppers. You can serve up as an appetizer for your guests or make them as a light lunch or dinner for the family member, friend or kids. Make with broccoli for added fiber which can easily be substituted with cauliflower. Also you add for a keto friendly version, you use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.

It is flavoured with garlic and parmesan, these fritters are a tasty meal or snack or mini burgers. So, there are whole giant heads of broccoli hidden in these recipes. So read the post with complete details and till the end this recipe. 

What are Chicken Fritters?

While fritters typically refer to fruit, vegetables or chicken that has been battered and fried, this broccoli chicken fritters with cheese are made using minced chicken and an egg to hold everything together, then fried in a regular frying pan with just enough oil to stop them from sticking. These recipes are so delicious.  

Main Ingredients

• 200g broccoli
• 300g chicken breasts
• 100g grated cheese
• 2 egg
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 50g plain flour
• Optional: salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup fresh shredded parmesan
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp ketchup

What are Ingredients this recipes?

This recipe are simple ingredients and can be easily customized to sweet your tastes:

Broccoli– The veggie in these fritters is broccoli but you can also try shredded carrot, corn, shredded zucchini or spinach.

Chicken– You want to use ground meat in this recipe because it helps everything stick together but you could easily swap for minced turkey instead if you prefer.

Onion– You use for moisture and flavour in the patties.

Garlic– Garlic has a delicious flavour in these recipes.

Egg– It helps hold everything together.

Cheese– You use fresh shredded work best in this case, I like to use a blend of old white cheese and parmesan but feel free to substitute with your favourite cheese.

How to make the broccoli chicken fritters?

These Broccoli Chicken Fritters are so tender, flavourful and juicy recipes. It is so easy to make a recipe that can be ready in just 30-35 minutes. So how to make this recipe below the instruction – 

Step- 1: First you cut the chicken into chunks and place them in a food processor. Then pulse for about 1 minute for finely chopped pieces. The meat should hold together when pinched. Or you can use ground chicken.  

Step- 2: Then you hold the broccoli with the stem facing up and you use a sharp knife and carefully separate the florest making downward cuts from the stem. Now you bring a pot of water to boil over medium high heat. When the water starts to bubble, place the broccoli florist 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. When the broccoli is done, remove from the heat and allow it to cool. Then chop it into small pieces. 

Step- 3: Then you take a big bowl and place the ingredients, ground chicken, broccoli, bread crumb, eggs, dill and seasonings in a bowl. Next use your clean hand and mix very well until all the ingredients are evenly combined. 

Step- 4: Now rub your hand with a bit of oil and pinch off a piece of meat mixture and shape it into a mini patty about 1/2 inch thick. 

Step- 5: Then heat oil a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Now cook the patties on each side until nicely golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Finally you serve the chicken fritters with your favourite ketchup sauce and enjoy it with your family members. 

Tips and Tricks this recipes:

1. You can use frozen broccoli or blanched broccoli to save some cooking time. 
2. If you skip pre-cooking the onion and garlic, I’m sure you cut it really fine and expect that it will have a stronger taste. 
3. I am sure you have thoroughly cooked the broccoli before adding it to the chicken mixture otherwise it will be crunchy in the patties.
4. You try to only flip the fritters once in the pan and never squish them down to help them cook the cheese.
5. Make sure you mince the rosemary very well before adding it to the chicken mixture full of rosemary leaves can be a bit tough sometimes. 
6. The pan is hot before starting to cook the fritters and you want to make a bit of a sear on the outside. 
7. The serving size is 3 fritters and makes about 12-15 fritters. 
8. You can substitute this with 1/2 cup of almond flour and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese. 
9. You can try cauliflower instead of broccoli. 

Storage suggestion

You place leftover chicken fritters in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can also freeze for up to 3 months. Also if you are freezing these uncooked, place parchment paper between each patties to prevent them from cooking and place in a ziplock back. Then tightly wrap with foil and freeze. 

Serving suggestion

When you bake these recipes you serve with the broccoli and chicken fritters depending on what type of meal you are going to use them in. We love to eat them with a side of veggies and garlic dill twice baked potatoes or on a bun with french fries oa even just serve with a salad and tomato ketchup sauce. Best served with sour cream and salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts:

Please that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. So, it is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the product used. 

Benefits of Broccoli and chicken fritters recipe for our health:

Broccoli and chicken that are huge benefits for our health which are – 

First, Broccoli is bursting with vitamin A, C and K, manganese, potassium and fiber all supporting your health. Or chicken has high protein, fat, carbohydrates and vitamins; this is all supporting our health.  

Then fiber, potassium and antioxidants in broccoli support heart health by lowering cholesterol, maintaining healthy blood pressure and fighting inflammation. Chicken also needs more protein since it helps in the growth and development of muscles. You need amounts of vitamins, proteins and minerals to be healthy and prevent diseases. Broccoli has antioxidants like sulforaphane and glucoraphanin, combat free radicals, reduce oxidative stress and lower the risk of chronic diseases.  

This broccoli may help prevent certain cancers by inhibiting cancer cell growth. And chicken also helps keep the skin, muscles and nerves healthy. It helps you grow. If you do not take enough of this vitamin, you will feel tired and unwell. Meat that we eat is mainly muscle growth. 

Not only that but also broccoli with vitamin K and calcium, broccoli is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones. This broccoli’s high vitamin C content boosts the immune system, aiding in wound healing and acting as an antioxidant. Or the chicken with vitamin B and high protein that keeps our skin muscles and nerves healthy. 

Last but not least, broccoli supports weight management and overall health in a balanced diet because it is low in calories and high in fiber. 

So, if you love these easy chicken recipes, these broccoli chicken fritters are truly made for you. These fritters are tender, juicy and so flavourful. The combination of juicy chicken pieces and tender broccoli inside crispy golden fritters is seriously delicious. Then you serve while it is warm to avoid soggy and let it make recipes. 

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Nutrition

• Calories: 286 kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Sugar: 1g
• Protein: 34g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Fiber: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Cholesterol: 153 mg
• Potassium: 605 mg
• Calcium: 45 mg
• Iron: 2 mg
• Vitamin A: 262 IU
• Vitamin C: 16 MG

FAQ

Can you bake chicken fritters?

Yes, you can bake chicken fritters in the oven or pan- fried. The fritters on a lined baking sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. 

What are chicken fritters made of?

Chicken fritters are made of ground chicken, eggs, flour (almond flour, cornmeal or breadcrumbs), cheese, onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper. 

How to store these fritters?

You place leftover chicken fritters in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months cooked or uncooked. 

Conclusion:

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