Can you use ground chicken?

Yes, you can. It works great for this recipe. Although it will have a different texture and be more like a meatball or kotleti, it will be delicious.

What's an easier way to chop all that chicken?

Use a food processor . This works great. I recommend cutting the chicken into several pieces first, that way you will get much more uniform pieces when you put it through the food processor. Don't overfill the food processor either, or your machine may stall. Do it in batches and it will work really well.

Is the mayonnaise and cornstarch necessary? Can I omit them?

Yes, they actually play a really important role in this recipe, so I don't recommend omitting them. They help to bind the fritters and keep them together. They also help to create the batter that will make the fritters crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. However, if you're really opposed, you can omit the cornstarch and use plain Greek yogurt instead of the mayonnaise. The texture and flavor will be different and the chicken fritters may fall apart more.

Can you freeze the chicken fritters?

Yes, you can freeze the cooked chicken fritters and the raw chicken batter.

Chicken Fritters

Name: Chicken Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, chopped into 1/4 in pieces (you can use any part of the chicken); 4 large eggs; 3 Tablespoons cornstarch; 4 Tablespoons mayonnaise; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or any other herb/spice mixture, I like Trader Joe's Onion Salt and Simply Organic All Purpose seasoning, optional; oil, for cooking the fritters (avocado oil, light olive oil, grapeseed, etc.)

Chicken Fritters

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Chicken Fritters have small pieces of chicken encased in a crispy and delicious batter, loved by both children and adults. They are wonderful to prep in advance and can even be frozen.

Author: Olga's Flavor Factory
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 30 patties 1x
Category: Entree

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken, chopped into 1/4 in pieces (you can use any part of the chicken)
4 large eggs
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
4 Tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or any other herb/spice mixture, I like Trader Joe's Onion Salt and Simply Organic All Purpose seasoning, optional
oil, for cooking the fritters (avocado oil, light olive oil, grapeseed, etc.)

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Instructions

Chop the chicken into tiny pieces, 1/8-1/4 inch.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder. Mix in a large mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Heat about a Tablespoon of oil in a skillet on med-high high until shimmering. Using a big spoon, scoop and shape the meat mixture into oval shapes. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Serve hot. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

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