Chicken Fritters Recipe

Testy Chicken Fritters

Ingredients:

•     1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn,     drained
•     1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
•     1 egg, lightly beaten
•     1/2 cup milk
•     2 tablespoons butter, melted
•     1/2 teaspoon salt
•     1/8 teaspoon pepper
•     1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
•     1 teaspoon baking powder
•     Oil for deep-fat frying
•     GREEN CHILI SAUCE:
•     1/3 cup butter, cubed
•     1/4 cup all-purpose flour
•     1/4 teaspoon salt
•     1/8 teaspoon pepper
•     1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
•     1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
•     1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
•     1 cup milk
•     Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions:

Place corn in a large bowl; lightly crush with a potato masher. Stir in the chicken, egg, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into the corn mixture just until combined.
In a deep-fat fryer or skillet, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil. Fry for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth. Add chilies. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened & Serve.