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Cheesy Chicken Patties with Broccoli

By:Nagi
Published:7 Aug '17Updated:6 May '20
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With a gorgeous golden brown crust and almost an entire head of broccoli in them, it’s hard to believe these Chicken Patties are BAKED, not fried! Once you start eating these, it’s hard to stop – they are just so, so good.

These are like the chicken and broccoli version of good ole’ Rissoles! Serve this for dinner with crusty bread slathered with butter and a side salad. Or put out a platter with a dipping sauce as a starter to share!

Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and cheesy on the inside - BAKED Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Patties. recipetineats.com

Cheesy Chicken Patties

Fritters? Or patties? I couldn’t decide. And I kept flopping back and forth so you’ll probably see them used interchangeably throughout this post – and even the video (which I just realised I made with FRITTERS plastered all over it. 😂)

These are a variation of the ever popular Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls. When it comes to patties, I know it’s easy to automatically reach for the fry pan and oil. And to get a truly beautiful golden crust on patties – and fritters for that matter – you need a decent amount of oil. And it needs to be topped up.

And you need to stand there, frying batch after batch – I’d probably cook this in 3 batches. And you need to keep the cooked batches warm.

Scratch all that.

Bake ’em! They come out so golden and crispy!

Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and cheesy on the inside - BAKED Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Patties. recipetineats.com

Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and cheesy on the inside - BAKED Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Patties. recipetineats.com

Hidden broccoli – an entire head!

The chicken patties recipe calls for 2 cups of chopped broccoli. I know that doesn’t sound like very much but you’ll be surprised – it’s almost an entire head of broccoli. Once it’s soft cooked, chopped up, one whole head is about 2 cups. Jam packed, mind you!

Though having said that, these chicken patties can definitely take more broccoli – or other shredded veggies for that matter.

Think – carrots, grated onion, corn, grated zucchini (squeeze the excess liquid out in a dishtowel or paper towels), peas, finely sliced cabbage, even finely chopped green beans and asparagus. I’ve added notes in the recipe for how to do this.

And as for the CHEESE…

Well, you can’t call these cheesy patties without a good amount of CHEESE in them! It’s up to you how much you want to use.

Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and cheesy on the inside - BAKED Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Patties. recipetineats.com

How to serve Chicken Patties

  • As a meal – with crusty bread and a side salad

  • As a starter to share – pile onto a platter with a dipping sauce

  • Burgers – Make bigger ones and use for BURGERS!

  • Chicken Meatballs – Form meatballs instead of patties, and cook per recipe

As for a dipping sauce, ketchup / Aussie tomato sauce, plain yoghurt or sour cream are all great. But if you want to make a bit more of an effort, try the healthier Yogurt Ranch Dipping Sauce provided in the recipe! – Nagi x


More patties and fritters (I love them!)

  • Crispy Zucchini Fritters

  • Rissoles!!

  • Broccoli Fritters

  • Bill Granger’s Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa

  • Greek Zucchini Tots (Mini Fritters)

  • Salmon Patties

  • Thai Fish Cakes

Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and cheesy on the inside - BAKED Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Patties. recipetineats.com

Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and cheesy on the inside - BAKED Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Patties. recipetineats.com

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Cheesy Chicken Fritters with Broccoli recipe video! Not my hands. 😂

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Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Mince Fritters

Cheesy Chicken Mince Fritters with Broccoli

Author: Nagi
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 40 mins
Appetiser, Main Course
Western
4.93 from 38 votes
Servings4 people
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Recipe video above. It's hard to believe these fritters made with chicken mince are BAKED not FRIED! With almost an entire head of broccoli in them, these are juicy, cheesy and so irresistible. This makes 15 fritters about 6 cm / 2.25" wide, 1cm / 2/5" thick. Trying making burgers or meatballs!

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

  • Preheat oven to 200C/390F. Line a baking tray with baking paper (or spray with oil).
  • Place Fritter ingredients in a bowl, mix to combine.
  • Measure out about ¼ cup of mixture and pat into fritter shapes about 6 cm / 2.25" wide, 1cm / 2/5" thick (they shrink a bit and become thicker).
  • Place on tray. Spray the top (generously) with oil.
  • 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.
  • Sauce: Mix ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for 20+ minutes.

Recipe Notes:

1. Chicken mince (ground chicken) sold at supermarkets can be very wet. Always look for packets that doesn't have water in them (also indicates that it's not very fresh).
2. Broccoli - You will need about 1 medium head of broccoli, florets only. Cook using your preferred method until soft - I boil or steam. Then chop finely - see recipe video. You can use the thick stem if you want - peel the outside before cooking, once cooked, chop it very finely.
3. Mozzarella cheese doesn't have much salt in it. It stretches beautifully and that's what I used in the photos and video. You can use any cheese you want. BUT if you use a flavoured cheese like cheddar, colby, tasty etc, reduce the salt slightly.
4. MORE VEGGIES: This recipe can take about 1.5 cups of extra veggies. Suggestions: grated carrot or onion, grated zucchini with excess water squeezed out, corn, peas, finely sliced veggies like cabbage and spinach, finely chopped cooked green beans or asparagus.
5. Nutrition per serving assuming 4 servings, excludes sauce. Recipe makes about 15 fritters.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 231gCalories: 461cal (23%)
Keywords: chicken mince recipe, Chicken patties
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151 Comments

  1. Lyn says

    June 30, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    I love absolutely love these fritters! So easy to make & so tasty!
    Nagi if I was to make them into meatballs what size would you recommend them being & would I still cook them for the 25 mins?

    Reply
  2. Sonia says

    May 29, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    Really easy, delicious and pretty healthy! We used Parmesan which works really well!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 30, 2020 at 11:32 am

      Perfect Sonia!! N x

      Reply
  3. Michele M. says

    May 28, 2020 at 2:48 am

    Looks so good. The video shows green onions/scallions and the recipe says shallots. Which one?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 28, 2020 at 9:20 am

      Hi Michele – same thing, we call them shallots here but they are also known as scallions. N x

      Reply
  4. Leah says

    May 20, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    Quick to prepare and delicious to eat. The ranch dressing went really well with these. Yum!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 20, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them Leah! N x

      Reply
  5. Kelley says

    March 17, 2020 at 1:10 am

    This is by far one of my favorite recipes! I make them and freeze them so that I always have some on hand for my lunch or dinner. They are the best! Thank you for your wonderful recipes. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jessica Schein says

      November 21, 2020 at 7:47 am

      Hi! So good and yummy. Can’t wait to give my little one! Do you think these Can be frozen? If so, for how long?

      Reply
  6. Lam @ touchlesskitchenfaucet says

    February 17, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    Woah! what a recipe, a good addition for dinner parties! Thanks

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 18, 2020 at 6:43 am

      Yes definitely Lam!! N x

      Reply
  7. Lea Pryor says

    December 23, 2019 at 7:48 am

    5 stars
    Once again your recipe saved my life 😄.
    My 15 months old boy loves this patties. Thank you so much for sharing your brilliant recipes Nagi xx

    Reply
  8. Maz Hender says

    November 21, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    I made these last night – A.M.A.Z.I.N.G and sooo easy! Thank you – I adore your recipes 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 22, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      I’m so happy you enjoyed them Maz!!

      Reply
  9. Steve says

    September 23, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    I substitute the broccoli with cauliflower and call them frisbees and my 4 year old can’t get enough of them. Great way to hide some veggies. After finding your website I haven’t gone anywhere else for recipes. I love it so much!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 24, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      😂 Whatever gets the food in I say!!

      Reply
  10. Jeannie St. Pierre says

    September 21, 2019 at 5:17 am

    can you do this with cooked, diced chicken?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 22, 2019 at 7:14 pm

      The chicken will overcook and become dry Jeannie – better to use raw – N x

      Reply
  11. Christine says

    July 18, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    This the second night this week that I’ve cooked from your site! I love this recipe. I used ground turkey and a combination of cheddar and aged Gouda cheeses. The patties were delicious! I served them with your yogurt sauce, to which I added diced cucumber and cherry tomatoes and a side of zucchini. I’m looking forward to the leftovers. I’ll bet they will be great in a sandwich or a wrap, thanks for another winning recipe.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 18, 2019 at 6:48 pm

      Sounds like you nailed it Christine!!!

      Reply
  12. Gillian DidierSerre says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    4 stars
    Love the surf dog coat..also love the yummy chicken vegetable patties..I am going to add a bit of thai chilli to my batter.I am probably ordering the surf coat for Luca it would be great when he visits frie ds kn the lake

    Reply
  13. Yvonne says

    March 25, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    Nagi, I must admit that I doubted your recipe when I took the patties out at the 15 minute mark thinking “These don’t look golden on top.” I even started forming the doubtful comment that I thought I would need to write starting “I’m not sure what went wrong…” But I was corrected when I pulled the flipped over patties after another 10 minutes – golden on top, as if they were fried. I shouldn’t have doubted you 🙂 Thank you for another excellent recipe!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 25, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      I’m so glad they worked out for you Yvonne!!

      Reply
  14. Kumiko says

    March 21, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    5 stars
    Another excellent recipe!
    Made these today and they were delicious!
    I went to a supermarket to buy mozzarella cheese, only to find that what I bought was
    mascarpone, really stupid of me!
    so I used mature cheddar cheese which was in the fridge.
    As you said, other cheese could be used. I am very happy with the end product of cheddar cheese.
    Thank you very much for the recipe!
    I only notice today that you are Japanese!  hurrah
    ちょっと(とっても)嬉しくなっちゃいました♪

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 22, 2019 at 11:08 am

      Oh no! Looks like you’ll be making some tiramisu 😂 I’m so happy it worked for you with the cheddar, thanks so much for the feedback ❤️

      Reply
  15. Annie says

    February 9, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    I’m so pleased I stumbled upon your website! All your recipes look amazing & I can’t wait to try more of them 😊 I was wondering if I could add potatoe to it so my very fussy little one would be more likely to eat it? Thanks Nagi x

    Reply
  16. Ed says

    August 4, 2018 at 9:43 am

    Hi Nagi, love your recipes! Have you tried freezing these?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 4, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      Hi Ed! I haven’t but I’m sure they will be fine 🙂 N x

      Reply
  17. Sue E Schaum says

    June 27, 2018 at 6:24 am

    What is chicken mince?

    Reply
  18. Dianne says

    May 17, 2018 at 7:32 am

    Hi Nagi,

    Your recipe calls for shallots but did not use it on the video. Scallions are on the video instead. I want to make this today, I bought shallots as listed on the recipe ingredients. Can I use 3/4 cup of shallots? It sounds like a LOT. How much should I use? Hope to hear from you.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 18, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Hi Dianne! Scallions are called shallots here 🙂 Hmm, I would probably use 1/2 cup of shallots (ie the shallots you bought!)

      Reply
  19. Trudy says

    January 22, 2018 at 6:06 am

    Typo – shb patties

    Reply
  20. Trudy says

    January 22, 2018 at 6:04 am

    Can I substitute frozen chopped broccoli? Do I cook the parties before freezing? Is the meat cooked before adding to the broccoli?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 22, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      Hi Trudy! Yes you can use frozen, you can freeze patties cooked or raw, and no the meat is not cooked before adding the broccoli 🙂 Did you see the video? N x

      Reply
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