Chicken Zucchini Feta Fritters (Low Carb, High Protein)
Juicy chicken and zucchini fritters loaded with feta, mozzarella, and parmesan, served with a cool lazy ranch dip. Low carb, high protein, and ready in 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 13 fritters 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients
Fritters:
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 large egg
- 2 scallions, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- â…“ cup (35g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
- 4 oz (115g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup (110g) shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup (25g) grated parmesan
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Lazy Ranch Dip:
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon (100g) Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon each salt and garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dill weed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, squeezed zucchini, egg, scallions, dill, flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, feta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Mix with your hands until evenly combined.
- Using about ⅓ cup of the mixture per fritter, form a ball and flatten it into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Place on wax paper and repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fritters without overcrowding the pan — work in batches.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes per side, lowering the heat to medium-low to prevent burning. Add more oil between batches as needed. Cook until deeply golden and the internal temperature reads at least 165°F.
- Make the ranch: Whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, milk, salt, garlic powder, and dill weed until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve the fritters hot with lemon wedges and the ranch dip.
Notes
Squeeze the grated zucchini as dry as you can — excess moisture is the main reason fritters fall apart. Using almond flour instead of all-purpose cuts the carbs roughly in half. Ground turkey works as a direct substitute for chicken, and any shredded cheese works in place of the mozzarella. To bake instead of frying, brush with olive oil and bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Nutritional information is per fritter and covers the fritters only. Serving size is about 2–3 fritters per person.
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