Chicken Cheese Patties

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serve: 4 (16 patties, 4 per serving)

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground chicken thighs (suggested as it is the most juicier part)
2 medium eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons almond flour
2oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1oz. parmesan cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons red chili flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil, to fry

Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh dill weed, chopped
1 clove garlic minced
Salt, to taste

Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, and mayonnaise.
Fold in almond flour, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, chili flakes, garlic powder, and basil. Season to taste and stir to combine.
Cover the mixture with a cling foil and refrigerate 2 hours.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat.
Add a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the heated oil. Slightly flatten the patty with the back of a spoon.
Fry the patties for 3 minutes per side. Transfer the patties to kitchen towels to drain.
Repeat the process with remaining mixture. Keep the patties warm while you make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until fully combined. Season to taste.
Serve patties with prepared dipping sauce.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories 368
Total Fat 31.6g
Total Carbohydrate 2g
Dietary Fiber 0.4g
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 20.1g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.