High-Protein Chicken Zucchini Fritters (Print View)

Savory fritters with chicken, zucchini, and herbs cooked to golden perfection, ideal for a healthy snack or meal.

# Components:

→ Proteins

01 - 12 oz cooked chicken breast, finely shredded (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium zucchinis (about 10.5 oz), grated
04 - 2 spring onions, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Binders & Fillers

06 - ½ cup almond flour
07 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

→ Seasonings

09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ For Cooking

12 - 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

# Directions:

01 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, eggs, drained zucchini, spring onions, garlic, almond flour, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly incorporated.
03 - Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
04 - Scoop approximately ¼ cup of mixture per fritter into the skillet and gently flatten with a spatula.
05 - Fry each fritter for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, adding more oil as needed and cooking in batches.
06 - Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley or a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein for muscle building
  • Low-carb and gluten-free friendly
02 -
  • For a dairy-free version, omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative
  • Swap almond flour for oat flour (not gluten-free) or chickpea flour
03 -
  • Make sure to squeeze out all excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy fritters
  • Use a nonstick skillet for easy flipping and even cooking
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