Keto Chicken Fritters

These flavorful keto chicken fritters are slightly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The whole family will love this simple weeknight meal. They are great on their own, served atop a salad, or inside lettuce wraps topped with garlic aioli. Play around with the seasonings and cheese to suit your tastes!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 green onions, minced
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into halves
• 2 tablespoons plain unsweetened protein powder (such as Isopure®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken pieces, salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until meat is coarsely chopped into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces. Do not overprocess.

Step 2

Transfer chicken mixture to a bowl. Add mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, egg, and green onions; mix to combine. Sprinkle protein powder on top and mix together until evenly combined. Set aside for flavors to blend, 20 to 30 minutes; the mixture will be wet.

Step 3

Preheat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Use a 1/4-cup measuring cup to scoop 4 slightly heaping portions into the skillet. Press down on each fritter slightly to form a small patty. Cook until no longer pink in the center and fritters are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Remove fritters and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and chicken mixture. Serve immediately.