These crispy zucchini chicken fritters are a delicious and healthy meal, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with flavor and easy to make, they are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Vegetables
1piecezucchini (grated)
1poundground chicken
1largeegg
⅓cupcoconut flour (or almond flour, all purpose flour)
1cupfinely shredded mozzarella cheese
¼cupgrated parmesan cheese
2green onionsthinly sliced green onions (green and white parts)
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
1tablespoonlemon juice
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonpaprika
to tastesalt and freshly ground black pepper
3tablespoonsvegetable oil
Garnish
for garnishsliced green onions(optional)
for garnishchopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Drain the zucchini, toss with salt, and let stand for 10 minutes. Wring out excess moisture.
Mix ground chicken, zucchini, egg, flour, cheeses, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Scoop and flatten mixture into patties, cook 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
Drain fritters on paper towels, garnish with green onions and parsley, and serve with dips.
Notes
Ensure to wring out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible for crispy fritters.