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Spicy Zucchini and Chicken Fritters

2023-02-15 - Written by: Maria Rodriquez

Main Course Snack Vegetarian Option

Spicy Zucchini and Chicken Fritters

Crispy fritters filled with spicy zucchini and chicken, served with a side of tangy tzatziki sauce.

Servings

  • 4-6 people

Ingredients

For the fritters:

  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the tzatziki sauce:

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh dill (optional)

Instructions

To make the fritters:

  1. Grate the zucchinis: Use a box grater or a food processor with the shredding attachment to grate the zucchinis.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
  3. Sauté the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Sauté the zucchinis: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the grated zucchinis and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Combine the chicken and zucchinis: Add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the zucchinis. Stir in the chopped cilantro (if using) and garlic.
  6. Make the fritter mixture: In a large bowl, combine the wheat flour, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Add the zucchini-chicken mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. Shape the fritters: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the mixture into small patties, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

To make the tzatziki sauce:

  1. Grate the cucumber: Use a box grater or a food processor with the shredding attachment to grate the cucumber.
  2. Combine the sauce ingredients: In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Taste and adjust: Adjust the seasoning as needed.

To cook the fritters:

  1. Heat oil for frying: Heat about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the fritters: Carefully place 3-4 fritters into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining fritters.
  3. Serve: Serve the crispy fritters with a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top.

Tips

  • To make the fritters more crispy, you can chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before frying.
  • If you want to bake the fritters instead of frying, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • You can also make the tzatziki sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a day.