Smith’s Chef Jeff Jackson shares how to make Cheesy Chicken Fritters with a rich hot honey butter sauce — a crispy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for dinner or game day.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Fritters:
- 3 large chicken breasts, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup flour
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil, as needed for cooking
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- 3/4 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 stick butter, cubed
Directions
- Make the sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot sauce and honey. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cubed butter and stir until fully melted and smooth. Reduce heat to low and keep warm. - Prepare the fritter mixture:
In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, eggs, mayonnaise, flour, mozzarella, dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the mixture to firm up. - Cook the fritters:
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the skillet and gently press down to form a patty. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. - Serve:
Drizzle the warm hot honey sauce over the fritters or serve it on the side for dipping. Enjoy while hot.
