High-Protein Chicken Zucchini Fritters (Printable)

Savory golden bites featuring lean chicken and fresh zucchini blended with herbs for a nutritious meal.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 12 oz cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium zucchinis (approx. 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

# Directions:

01 - Place the 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 uniformly incorporated.
03 - Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
04 - Spoon approximately ¼ cup of mixture per fritter into the skillet and gently flatten with a spatula.
05 - Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Add remaining olive oil as needed and work in batches.
06 - Transfer fritters onto a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional parsley or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein for sustained energy
  • Low-carb and gluten-free for healthy eating
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 as much moisture as possible from the zucchini to prevent soggy fritters
  • Cook fritters over medium heat to ensure they are cooked through without burning
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