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Cheesy chicken spinach fritters

Savory, cheesy chicken and spinach fritters that cook quickly and make a great snack or light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

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 or finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp oil divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp green onion chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1–2 minutes; remove and let cool slightly.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the cooked spinach, chopped chicken, eggs, flour, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, black pepper, chopped green onion, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
  3. Heat the remaining oil (about 2 tablespoons) in a wide skillet over medium heat.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the hot skillet and gently pat each into a flattened round. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, flipping carefully.
  5. Work in batches as needed to avoid crowding, transferring cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towel to drain briefly.
  6. Serve warm with ketchup or mayonnaise if desired.

Notes

  • Use any neutral oil for frying.
  • Pat fritters thin for even cooking.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook in batches to maintain skillet temperature.