High-Protein Chicken Zucchini Fritters (Print Version)

Savory fritters with chicken, zucchini, herbs, and Parmesan—perfect for a nutritious meal or snack.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
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 the mixture per fritter into the skillet and gently flatten with a spatula.
05 - Fry each fritter for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, adding more oil as needed and cooking in batches.
06 - Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels and serve hot, optionally garnished with extra parsley or Greek yogurt.

# 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 excess moisture from zucchini for crispy fritters
  • Cook fritters in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet
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