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Chicken Zucchini Fritters Recipe
4.9 from 88 votes

Chicken Zucchini Fritters Recipe

These Chicken Zucchini Fritters blend grated zucchini, ground chicken or turkey, ricotta cheese, garlic, and green onions to create moist, flavorful patties. The fritters are pan-fried until golden and cooked through, with a tender interior from the ricotta and a slight crispness on the outside. This recipe produces a protein-rich, vegetable-packed dish that works well as a light entrée or snack with simple seasoning.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Course: Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine: Russian, Ukrainian

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini about 1 1/4 lbs, grated (I used a green zucchini and a yellow squash, medium
  • 2 tsp salt divided
  • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/4 cup green onions finely sliced, or chives
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed,
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese or 1/2 of the 15oz tub
  • olive oil to sauté

Instructions

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  1. How to Make Chicken Zucchini Fritters:
  2. Place zucchini in a colander or bowl. Sprinkle grated zucchini with 1 tsp salt and let stand for 10 minutes, then squeeze out as much juice as you can from your zucchini, squeezing it out by the fistful to get out the most juice out. You'll be amazed how much juice actually comes out of these babies. Transfer drained zucchini to a large bowl. Discard drained juice.
  3. Add 1 lb fresh ground turkey or chicken, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 cup finely sliced green onion, 1 egg, 2 pressed garlic cloves and 8 oz ricotta cheese.
  4. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 3-4 Tbsp extra light olive oil. Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into your hand and form a round patty about 1/3-inch thick. Cook over medium heat uncovered for 3 minutes, then flip, cover and cook for another 3-4 minutes more or until cooked through. Add more oil to the pan as needed for subsequent batches.