Crispy Cheesy Chicken Patties (Printable View)

Chicken and cheese patties turn golden and crisp thanks to a savory breadcrumb coating.

# What You Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Pan-Frying

10 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine ground chicken, shredded cheddar, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Blend until evenly incorporated and slightly sticky.
02 - Divide the chicken mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a compact patty roughly 3 inches in diameter.
03 - Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
04 - Place the patties in the hot skillet, ensuring space between each. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
05 - Arrange the patties on a serving platter. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses leftover or cooked chicken so nothing goes to waste
  • Perfect for quick weeknight meals ready in about thirty minutes
  • Minimal cleanup since you only need one bowl and a skillet
  • Kids and adults both devour them you can even freeze extras for busy days
02 -
  • High protein from lean chicken makes this more filling than typical patties
  • Can be made gluten free with GF breadcrumbs and flour
  • Perfect for meal prep the texture holds up even after freezing and reheating
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of prebagged for better melting and flavor
  • Resist the urge to move patties around too much in the pan for best browning
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