Dinner for 4
Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Chopped chicken, mozzarella, eggs, and flour form crisp skillet fritters served with a lemon garlic mayonnaise sauce.
Typical price
$8.10for 4 servings
$2.02 per serving$8.10 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 17, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.10 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupFlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra light olive oil
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Chop the chicken into small pieces, shred the mozzarella, and mince the garlic.
- Stir the chicken, eggs, one-third cup mayonnaise, flour, mozzarella, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix the remaining mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and spoon the chicken mixture into small rounds.
- Cook the fritters for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and the centers reach 165 F.
- Serve the hot fritters with the garlic mayonnaise sauce.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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