Chicken Broccoli Patties
These cheesy broccoli chicken patties are crispy, juicy, and so easy to make! Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a kid-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces chicken breast or tenderloins, boneless skinless
- 4 ounces broccoli, separated into small florets
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- salt + black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, or your preferred oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Blanch the broccoli: Bring a pot of water to boil, add broccoli, and cook for 1–2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.4 ounces broccoli
- Chop the chicken: Cut into thin strips, then small cubes, and dice finely.10 ounces chicken breast or tenderloins
- Combine ingredients: In a big bowl, mix chicken, cheese, seasonings, eggs, and chopped broccoli.¾ cup cheddar cheese, 2 eggs, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, salt + black pepper to taste
- Add cornstarch: Stir it in until everything is well combined.1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Heat oil: Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.3 tablespoon olive oil
- Shape patties: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and gently flatten into fritters.
- Cook: Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Drain: Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up extra oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 0.4mg
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