Chicken Patties

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, Southern-style Chicken Patties bring classic comfort food straight to your table. Made with seasoned ground chicken, a hint of onion and bell peppers, and a perfectly golden crust, these patties capture the heart of Southern cooking in every bite. Whether you’re serving them on a fluffy biscuit, piling them high on a sandwich, or pairing them with creamy mashed potatoes, these homemade chicken patties are an easy, flavorful meal your family will love.

Easy Chicken Patties Recipe

The first time I tried making Southern-style chicken patties, it was honestly just a random weeknight experiment. I had some ground chicken in the fridge, a craving for something crispy, and zero desire to order takeout, so I figured, why not? I mixed in a little onion, garlic, and a splash of mayo, then shaped the patties and tossed them into a hot skillet.

The sound of that first sizzle was everything. Within minutes, my kitchen smelled like comfort food heaven crispy, golden, and a little spicy. I threw a few on brioche buns with pickles and spicy mayo, and just like that, it became one of our go-to easy dinners. I’ve perfected the flavor now, adding a hint of red bell peppers and green onions, shredded Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs to expand the flavor profile. There’s something about that mix of Southern flavor and simple ingredients that just works. It’s cozy, quick, and totally crave-worthy.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make Chicken Patties: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Chicken – Two pounds ground chicken forms the base of the patties.
• Bell Peppers – Red bell pepper adds slight sweetness and texture.
• Onion – Green onions for a hint of onion flavor.
• Cheese – Parmesan cheese expands the flavor profile.
• Spices – Seasoned salt, creole seasoning, granulated garlic or garlic powder and lemon pepper.
• Whole Eggs – Large eggs bind the chicken cakes.
• Mayo – Mayonnaise adds richness and a creamy texture.
• Fresh Herbs – Italian parsley adds freshness to the taste.
• Oil – Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying.
• Breadcrumbs – Panko bread crumbs form the crispy coating and help the filling for chicken patties hold together.

How to Make the BEST Chicken Patties Recipe

• Chicken Mixture – To a bowl add chicken, red bell pepper and green onion, mayonnaise, spices and eggs. Stir to combine.
• Add Breadcrumbs, Cheese and Parsley – Add to the chicken mixture. Stir to evenly distribute.
• Coat with Breadcrumbs – Divide the chicken mixture using a standard ice cream scoop, coating with bread crumbs on all sides using additional crumbs as needed. Pat or shape into even thickness.
• Refrigerate – Line a pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Arrange chicken cakes on the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Fry Chicken Patties – Remove chicken patties from the refrigerator. Heat a few drizzles of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry per the cooking time in the recipe until golden brown.
• Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Chicken Patties

• Large bowl and small bowl for beating the eggs.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Knife and chopping board.
• Ice cream scoop. This helps keep the chicken patties uniform in size.
• Plate or shallow bowl for the breadcrumbs.
• Large skillet for frying.
• Parchment paper lined baking sheet pan.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Protein – You can used ground turkey or ground pork.
• Spices – You can use old bay seasoning or rotisseries chicken seasoning in place of creole seasoning.
• Salt – You can use sea salt in place of seasoned salt. It will change the flavor slightly as seasoned salt has additional spices included. 
• Onion – If you don’t have green onions on hand, replace them with 1 teaspoon onion powder. 
• Fresh Herbs – You can use chives, rosemary or tarragon in place of parsley.
• Parmesan Cheese – Please note, this recipe uses shredded Parmesan cheese and not the finely grated cheese from a can. That would be far too salty for these chicken patties.
• Cheese – You could replace the Parmesan cheese with cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, colby jack cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice.
• Breadcrumbs – You can use almond flour in place of panko for a lower carb option. Serve these cakes over zucchini noodles as an entree.
• Serving Chicken Patties – You can serve these as an entree with your favorite side dishes or salads, on toasted hamburger buns like a burger, sandwiches, sliders or wraps with tomato and lettuce. You can also make them smaller and serve them as an appetizer with Southern Comeback Sauce or tzatziki for dipping.  

Storage and Leftovers

• Storage – Store leftover Chicken Patties in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, in an air fryer or on a sheet pan in a preheated 375°F oven for a few minutes to heat through and crisp the breadcrumb coating.
• Freezer – You can freeze chicken patties for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Easy Chicken Recipes to Make

• Chicken Noodle Casserole is a hearty and filling family pleasing meal.
• Quick and easy Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Kabobs.
• Easy Popcorn Chicken are made at home and better than any takeout you’ll buy.
• Crispy fried Chicken Cakes with a Spicy Remoulade sauce to drizzle on top.
• Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken roasted with vegetables is a delicious family style meal in one.
• Juicy spice rubbed Baked Chicken Thighs.
• Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts with a side of pasta is a feast.
• This recipe for Slow Cooked Chicken and Dumplings is a fan favorite.
• Grilled Island Chicken Kabobs from Six Sisters Stuff.

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