Easy Chicken Patties
These Easy Chicken Patties are a delicious way. To transform leftover chicken. Into a crispy, cheesy delight. Made with shredded chicken, mozzarella, and fresh dill. Each bite is packed with flavor. The patties are pan-fried to golden perfection. With a crisp Panko exterior. And a tender, savory inside. A final squeeze of lemon juice. Takes them to a whole new level of freshness. Whether served as an appetizer, a snack, or a main course. These patties are sure to be a hit. With the whole family!
14 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 c of shredded chicken from two large chicken breasts, weighing about 16 ounces
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 c mayonnaise
- 1/3 c all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped (or substitute with 1 tablespoon parsley)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt or adjusted to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus lemon wedges for serving
- 1 1/3 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing divided
- 1 c Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, flour, dill, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Until well combined.
- Fold in the shredded chicken. And mozzarella cheese. Mixing until the chicken is fully coated. In the mixture.
- Cover the bowl. And refrigerate the mixture. For at least 30 minutes. To make it easier. To form the patties. Once chilled. Use an ice cream scoop. To portion the mixture into 12-15 cakes. And shape them into 1/2-inch thick patties. Coat each patty in Panko crumbs. On both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. In a non-stick skillet. Over medium heat. Add half of the patties to the pan. And cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Or until they are golden brown. Adding more oil as necessary. Repeat with the remaining patties.
- After removing the patties. From the heat. Sprinkle with a little extra salt. And drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Serve warm.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Simply swap out the all-purpose flour. For a gluten-free alternative. Like Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. Also, use gluten-free Panko bread crumbs. Which are available at most grocery stores. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free. So with just a couple of substitutions. You can enjoy this crispy, delicious dish. Without any gluten worries! Just be sure to double-check all labels. To ensure there’s no hidden gluten.