Description
Delicious and savory Dill Pickle Chicken Fritters made with ground chicken, tangy dill pickles, and sharp cheddar cheese. These quick and easy fritters are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, offering a flavorful low-carb and gluten-free option that pairs wonderfully with ranch or dill sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritter Mixture
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, shredded cheddar cheese, almond flour or breadcrumbs, lightly beaten eggs, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, dill, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together.
- Heat Oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring the pan is hot before frying the fritters to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Form Patties: Scoop about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture and shape into small, evenly sized patties or fritters to ensure uniform cooking.
- Cook Fritters: Place the fritters in the skillet and cook each side for 4–5 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching a safe internal temperature.
- Drain and Repeat: Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Continue frying the remaining mixture in batches.
- Serve: Serve the dill pickle chicken fritters warm, accompanied by ranch dressing, dill sauce, or extra pickles for added zest.
Notes
- For a lighter preparation, bake the fritters in a preheated oven at 400°F for 18–20 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- These fritters make a versatile dish suitable as an appetizer, snack, or protein topping for salads and sandwiches.
- If using almond flour, the recipe is gluten-free and low-carb; substitute breadcrumbs for a more traditional texture.
- Ensure fritters are cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
