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Chicken Zucchini Fritters
5 from 15 votes

Chicken Zucchini Fritters

Chicken Zucchini Fritters combine grated zucchini, shredded rotisserie chicken, cheeses, corn, and fresh herbs into crisp patties with a tender interior. They offer a balance of savory flavors and textures, with zucchini moisture drained to avoid sogginess. Served with a zesty sour cream sauce, they make a flavorful and satisfying appetizer or light meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, International

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds zucchini grated (about 3 cups)
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 ½ cups rotisserie chicken leftover, shredded
  • ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ⅔ cup corn kernels frozen, canned or roasted
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg beaten, large
  • 3 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
For the sour cream sauce
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Place grated zucchini in a colander over the sink. Add 1 teaspoon salt and gently toss to combine; let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, drain zucchini completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, chicken, mozzarella, corn, Parmesan, flour, egg, chives, lemon zest and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, scoop 3-4 tablespoons of batter for each fritter, flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 2 minutes longer.
  4. Serve immediately with sour cream sauce.
For the sour cream sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, chives, lemon juice and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.