By Alex Harrington 
Introducing a delightful family-friendly dish that boasts succulent chicken patties filled with mozzarella cheese, complemented by a tangy homemade ranch sauce. Perfectly golden on the outside and juicy on the inside, these patties are sure to be a hit at your dinner table. This recipe serves a family of 5.
Ingredients
Chicken Patties
– 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
– 2 large eggs
– 3 tablespoons grated onion
– 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
– 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed for frying
Ranch Sauce
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 1/2 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Mixing the Chicken Patties
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, eggs, grated onion, chopped parsley, shredded mozzarella, half a packet of the dry ranch dressing mix, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir the mixture until it is well combined. Add the all-purpose flour and mix just until the mixture holds together.
Preparing to Cook
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Place a rack inside a sheet pan, position it in the oven to warm, and heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking the Chicken Patties
Using a spoon, form patties by scooping about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the skillet for each patty. Cook without disturbing for approximately 4 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown. Flip each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is browned and the patties are fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Once cooked, transfer the patties to the prepared baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Repeat the process for the remaining chicken mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
Preparing the Ranch Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, the remaining ranch dressing mix, fresh lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Stir the mixture well until the sauce is smooth and homogeneously combined.
Serving
Serve the warm chicken patties alongside the ranch sauce. These flavorful patties are perfect for dipping, providing a delicious meal for your family of 5.
Enjoy your homemade chicken patties with ranch sauce alongside your favorite side dishes for a complete meal the whole family will love!
Gary