Healthy Chicken Croquettes Recipe with Zucchini and Onions
Light, pan-fried chicken croquettes with zucchini and onions make a healthy and satisfying meal or snack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- frying pan or skillet
- Spatula or tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- grater (for zucchini)
- plate or tray
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini excess moisture squeezed out
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil olive or vegetable oil
- sour cream for serving
- fresh dill for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, shredded zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture), seasoned bread crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Let the mixture rest in the bowl for about 30 minutes to allow the bread crumbs to hydrate and the mixture to firm up.
- Shape the mixture into patties or croquettes using your hands, about golf-ball to palm-sized depending on preference, and place them on a plate or tray.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium to medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the patties in the hot pan for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (no pink inside), turning once with a spatula or tongs.
- Transfer the cooked croquettes to a plate lined with paper towel to drain briefly, then serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of fresh dill.
Notes
- Shred the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture for firmer croquettes.
- Letting the mixture rest helps it bind better.
- Cook over medium heat to brown without burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165°F if desired.