Crispy Chicken Fritters
Canned chicken and bread crumbs form crispy fritters fried in vegetable oil, ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 (12.5-oz) cans white premium chunk chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
- Additional bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
Drain Chicken:
Thoroughly drain the chicken: set in a colander for a few minutes, then press with a rubber spatula.Cut into Small Pieces:
Cut the chicken into small, even pieces roughly 1/4 inch across for a uniform texture.Mix Chicken Mixture:
In a bowl, mix the chicken, egg, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dried thyme, and 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Stir with a fork until evenly blended.Prepare Bread Crumbs:
Place extra bread crumbs in a shallow dish or pie plate (approximately 1 cup).Form and Coat Patties:
Divide the chicken mixture into 6 portions. Form each into a tight, flat patty, then coat with the extra bread crumbs.Fry Patties Golden:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil. Once hot, fry the patties on both sides until golden and crispy. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley.