Zucchini Chicken Fritters: Discover a Tasty Delight!
Zucchini Chicken Fritters are a delicious and healthy dish made with shredded zucchini and ground chicken, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Start by shredding the zucchini and place it in a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Form the mixture into patties and place them in the skillet.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to prevent soggy fritters.
- These fritters can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg