Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Crispy on the outside, moist and tender inside, these Cheesy Chicken Fritters are made with juicy chicken, melty mozzarella, and fresh peppers.
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup scallions, chopped
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 2 whole eggs, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- zest of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- olive oil, for frying (or other healthy oil)
Instructions
- Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon zest, salt and ground black pepper into a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk until combined, then set side.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the chicken, mozzarella cheese, almond flour, red bell peppers and scallions. Mix until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the top and mix.
- Scoop ¼ cup of the mixture and form into small patty and place on parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Once all the patties have been formed, heat a large skillet to medium and add in the oil.
- Fry the patties for a few minutes on each side. Set on paper towels to drain before serving.
Recipe Notes
Makes about 15 fritters, serving size 3 each
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Chicken Fritters
Amount per Serving
Calories
333
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
40
g
80
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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