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Crispy Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Corn Fritters

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Corn Fritters


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Fritters:

  • 1½ cups cooked shredded honey lime chicken
  • 1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • ½ cup diced avocado
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Oil for pan-frying

For the Drizzle Sauce:

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch of garlic powder

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

  • If you don’t already have honey lime chicken, shred 1½ cups of cooked chicken breast or thighs.
  • In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp honey, juice of 1 lime, 1 minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and ¼ tsp cumin. Toss with shredded chicken and let it sit while prepping the rest.

Step 2: Mix the Fritter Batter

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded honey lime chicken, corn kernels, diced avocado, cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Gently stir until everything is just combined. The mixture will be thick and chunky.

Step 3: Heat the Skillet

  • In a large nonstick or cast iron skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
  • Once hot, scoop about ¼ cup of the batter for each fritter into the pan. Flatten each slightly with a spatula.

Step 4: Cook the Fritters

  • Cook each side for 3–4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan. Work in batches if needed.
  • Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 5: Make the Drizzle Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, honey, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Add a splash of water if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.

Step 6: Assemble and Serve

  • Stack the warm fritters on a serving plate.
  • Top with extra diced avocado, corn, and chopped cilantro.
  • Drizzle generously with the honey lime sauce.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm avocado to avoid it turning mushy in the batter.
  • If your mixture feels too wet, add 1–2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs or extra flour.
  • You can make the fritter mixture in advance and chill for 1–2 hours before cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 320 kcal
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Protein: 17g