20-Minute Tender Chicken Fritters With Zucchini

Ingredients

These chicken fritters feature tender, juicy chicken, a delightful touch of cheesiness, and just the right amount of seasoning, ensuring an explosion of flavor in every bite.

Tips

• I prefer using two spoons to transfer the chicken mixture from the mixing bowl to the skillet. However, you can also opt for a small ice cream scoop or a cookie scoop to ensure they're uniformly sized.
• If you want more seasoning options try garlic or onion powder or a blend of store-bought chicken seasoning.
• If the patties are thicker, they will need a bit more time to cook. The most important thing here is not to overcook the patties as they will become dry.
• If you're unsure or want to be cautious, consider breaking open one fritter to check if it's cooked through before removing them all from the pan.
• If the fritters are browning excessively on the outside before cooking through on the inside, it means your pan is too hot, and you should lower the heat. Using a good nonstick skillet is also important.
• Avoid overcrowding the pan, and if necessary, cook the cheesy chicken fritters in two separate batches.
• To reheat frozen leftover chicken fritters, you can use a skillet, toaster oven, or an air fryer, but it's essential to monitor them closely as they can easily become overcooked.
• I prefer to leave the zucchini unpeeled, but only when I have access to the best, freshest zucchini available. The skin of younger zucchinis is delightful in flavor and lacks the bitterness and toughness often found in larger, older zucchinis.
• If using skinless boneless chicken breast or thighs - Time-Saving Tip! If you have a food processor, utilize it to chop the chicken. This method will significantly reduce the time and effort required, and cleanup will be a breeze.

Serving Suggestions

How to Serve Chicken Fritters?

• Enjoy them promptly (if you like them warm) alongside your preferred dishes. They pair wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes.
• We also love marinated cucumber tomato salad, cucumber cabbage salad, avocado salad, or roasted potatoes.
• Drizzling freshly squeezed lemon juice over these fritters creates a truly delightful flavor combination.
• If you want a more wholesome and bigger meal, serve these fritters as a part of various side dishes or together with main courses such as chicken soup and creamy carrot ginger turmeric soup.

With Dipping sauces

• Barbecue sauce
• Buffalo sauce - for some added heat!
• garlic Aioli
• Green Goddess dip
• homemade honey mustard sauce
• avocado crema
• salsa
• sour cream
• Ranch dressing

Freezing and Storing Instructions

• To Store. Once the fritters are cooked, allow them to cool completely and then store them in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
• To Reheat. For best results, reheat in the oven. Alternatively, you can use an air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, a microwave, or a nonstick skillet with minimal oil.
• To Make Ahead. Preparing the zucchini fritter mixture in advance is easy. You can grate the zucchini 1-2 days ahead and store it in the fridge. The batter, when mixed with all the ingredients, will chill nicely in the fridge for 2-3 days, resulting in slightly crispier fritters when cooked.
• To Freeze. To freeze, place the cooked fritters in a glass container with a lid, adding layers of parchment paper between them. They will stay good for up to 2 months in the freezer. You can also freeze uncooked patties.

• Extra cheese: Feel free to double the cheese! Experiment with cheddar or mozzarella cheese. Parmesan is another excellent choice!
• Fresh herbs: Fresh dill, chives, cilantro, and parsley are excellent choices, and you can pick your favorite among them.
• Air Fryer Variation: Place these chicken fritters in your air fryer for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray with olive oil.
• This recipe is an excellent way to sneak in some vegetables! Think grated carrots, finely chopped bell peppers, corn and finely chopped spinach.