These fritters use the McDonald's 1983 McNugget binding technique—cornstarch creates that impossible crispy-yet-tender texture at home.
Chicken Broccoli Fritters
Get ready to savor these mouthwatering chicken broccoli fritters that are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a guilt-free delight! Packed with lean chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a touch of seasoning to elevate the flavor, these crispy bites are the perfect blend of health and taste. Whip them up easily for a quick snack or a protein-packed meal that will leave you craving more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 3ml avocado oil spray (0.1 fl oz)
- 150g broccoli (chopped finely) (5.29 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 500g chicken breast (diced) (1.1 lbs)chicken thigh can be used
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 eggs
- 100g light mozzarella (Coles) (3.53 oz)full fat mozzarella can be used
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning (5 ml)
- Salt, pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- 2
Form into 8 fritters.
- 3
Start on high heat, once fritters hit the pan, turn to medium/low.
- 4
Flip 3 or 4 times to ensure they are cooked through.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat oil to 325-350°F before adding fritters because lower temps cause oil absorption while higher temps burn exteriors before centers cook through.technique325-350°F
- ✓Squeeze broccoli florets in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, as water content above 15% will make fritters fall apart and steam instead of crisp.ingredient15% moisture
- ✓Let fritter batter rest for 10-15 minutes so flour proteins hydrate fully, creating better binding and reducing crumbly texture by 30%.timing10-15 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:3 ratio of binding agent (egg/flour) to filling because insufficient binder causes fritters to break apart during the multiple flips required.technique1:3 ratio
- ✓Cook fritters 2-3 minutes per side on the first flip, then 1-2 minutes for subsequent flips to build crust gradually without overcooking the protein.timing2-3 minutes initial, 1-2 minutes subsequent
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
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These fritters use the McDonald's 1983 McNugget binding technique—cornstarch creates that impossible crispy-yet-tender texture at home.
Chicken Broccoli Fritters
Get ready to savor these mouthwatering chicken broccoli fritters that are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a guilt-free delight! Packed with lean chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a touch of seasoning to elevate the flavor, these crispy bites are the perfect blend of health and taste. Whip them up easily for a quick snack or a protein-packed meal that will leave you craving more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 3ml avocado oil spray (0.1 fl oz)
- 150g broccoli (chopped finely) (5.29 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 500g chicken breast (diced) (1.1 lbs)chicken thigh can be used
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 eggs
- 100g light mozzarella (Coles) (3.53 oz)full fat mozzarella can be used
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning (5 ml)
- Salt, pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- 2
Form into 8 fritters.
- 3
Start on high heat, once fritters hit the pan, turn to medium/low.
- 4
Flip 3 or 4 times to ensure they are cooked through.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat oil to 325-350°F before adding fritters because lower temps cause oil absorption while higher temps burn exteriors before centers cook through.technique325-350°F
- ✓Squeeze broccoli florets in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, as water content above 15% will make fritters fall apart and steam instead of crisp.ingredient15% moisture
- ✓Let fritter batter rest for 10-15 minutes so flour proteins hydrate fully, creating better binding and reducing crumbly texture by 30%.timing10-15 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:3 ratio of binding agent (egg/flour) to filling because insufficient binder causes fritters to break apart during the multiple flips required.technique1:3 ratio
- ✓Cook fritters 2-3 minutes per side on the first flip, then 1-2 minutes for subsequent flips to build crust gradually without overcooking the protein.timing2-3 minutes initial, 1-2 minutes subsequent