Cheesy Chicken Mince Fritters with Broccoli

Ingredients

• 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
• Oil spray
• 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

1. Preheat oven to 200C/390F. Line a baking tray with baking paper (or spray with oil).
2. Place Fritter ingredients in a bowl, mix to combine.
3. 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).
4. Place on tray. Spray the top (generously) with oil.
5. 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.
6. Sauce: Mix ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for 20+ minutes.