Cheesy Chicken Mince Fritters with Broccoli



Ingredients
Fritters
- 500 g / 1 lb chicken mince (ground chicken) , or turkey or pork (Note 1)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 packed cups broccoli , soft cooked & finely chopped (1 head)(Note 2)
- ¾ cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or other cheese of choice)
- 3/4 tsp salt (reduce to 1/2 tsp if using a flavoured cheese)(Note 3)
- Black pepper
Cooking
- Oil spray
Yoghurt Ranch Sauce (optional)
- 2/3 cup plain yoghurt
- 1/8 tsp EACH dried dill, parsley and chives
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ garlic clove, minced
- 1 - 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Squeeze of lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200C/390F. Line a baking tray with baking paper (or spray with oil).
- 2
Place Fritter ingredients in a bowl, mix to combine.
- 3
Measure out about ¼ cup of mixture and pat into fritter shapes about 6 cm / 2.25" wide, 1 cm / 2/5" thick (they shrink a bit and become thicker).
- 4
Place on tray. Spray the top (generously) with oil.
- 5
Bake for 15 minutes, flip, spray with oil again then bake for a further 8 - 10 minutes until golden on top. Serve immediately with Sauce.
- 6
Sauce: Mix ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for 20+ minutes.

