High-Protein Chicken Zucchini Fritters (Print Version)

Savory fritters with lean chicken, zucchini, fresh herbs—nutritious and flavorful for any meal or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

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

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 medium zucchinis (approximately 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and press firmly to remove excess moisture.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend shredded chicken, eggs, drained zucchini, spring onions, garlic, almond flour, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until fully incorporated.
03 - Warm 1 tablespoon of 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 - Cook each fritter for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, adding additional oil as needed and working in batches.
06 - Transfer fritters onto paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parsley or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • High in protein for muscle building
  • 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 all excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy fritters
  • Use a nonstick skillet to prevent fritters from sticking and breaking apart
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