Cheesy chicken spinach fritters
Savory, cheesy chicken and spinach fritters that cook quickly and make a great appetizer or light meal.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into tiny pieces
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp green onion chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1–2 minutes; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the cooked spinach, chopped chicken, eggs, flour, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, black pepper, chopped green onion, and salt; mix until evenly combined.
- Heat the remaining oil (about 2 teaspoons) in a wide skillet over medium heat and grease the pan.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the skillet and gently pat each into a 2–3 inch round.
- Cook the fritters 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through, flipping carefully with a spatula; work in batches as needed so the pan isn’t overcrowded.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a plate and serve warm with ketchup or mayonnaise, if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or leftover chicken if preferred.
- Shred cheeses finely for easier mixing.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.