Chicken Mince Paella Fritters
These Chicken Mince Paella Fritters offer a delightful blend of Spanish-inspired flavors with a crispy golden crust. Packed with aromatic saffron-infused rice, tender chicken mince, and warming spices, they transform traditional paella into a fun, snackable dish.
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Large skillet or frying pan
saucepan
Slotted spoon
Paper towels
Ingredients
Fritter Mixture
- 1 cup Arborio rice - Cooked and cooled
- ½ teaspoon Saffron threads - Steeped in 2 tbsp warm water
½ cup ground chicken (minced chicken) - Fresh, lean
¼ cup red pepper (red capsicum) - Finely diced
¼ cup Peas - Frozen, thawed
1 clove Garlic - Minced
½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Salt - To taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper - Freshly ground
1 large Egg - Lightly beaten
½ cup Breadcrumbs - Fine, unseasoned
Frying
½ cup Olive oil - For frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked Arborio rice, steeped saffron, chicken mince, red bell pepper, peas, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then mix well until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Shape the mixture into small fritters, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F/175°C).
- Fry the fritters in batches, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, let the mixture chill for 30 minutes before frying.
- For a healthier version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 426mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 552IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 4mg
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