Chicken & Zucchini Fritters
These easy fritters are perfect for the whole family, with a simple baby-friendly option and chilli oil and lemon to finish the adult portions.
Servings 4 serves
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken mince
- 1 medium zucchini grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 egg
- ½ –1 cup rolled oats
- 100 g feta crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- Chilli oil to taste
- Lemon juice to serve
- To serve:
- Potatoes cooked to your liking
- Broccolini steamed or roasted
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using clean hands or a clean tea towel.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken mince, grated zucchini, egg and ½ cup rolled oats. Mix until well combined. Leave to rest for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb some moisture. If the mixture is too wet to shape, add more oats, 1 tablespoon at a time. Shape into ~16 patties, , flattening them slightly so they cook evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook the fritters in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent them from browning too quickly.
- Serve the fritters topped with crumbled feta, chilli oil, parsley and lemon juice. Serve alongside potatoes and broccolini. Enjoy!
Notes
UPF-Friendly Swaps
To keep this recipe closer to minimally processed foods, choose:
- Rolled oats: Choose plain, unflavoured rolled oats rather than flavoured or sweetened instant oats.
- Feta: Choose feta made with simple ingredients, such as milk, salt, cultures and rennet.
- Chilli oil: Choose one made with a short ingredient list, or make your own using olive oil and chilli.