For those seeking a midday meal that's both filling and light, these chicken and zucchini patties offer an ideal solution. With just a few minutes of preparation before sliding them into the oven, you'll have tender, moist patties that work beautifully alongside a fresh salad, tahini sauce, or rice.
Ingredients (yields approximately 15 patties):
1 pound ground chicken
2 medium zucchini
1 small onion
1 egg
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
Handful of chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Grate the zucchini and onion, then squeeze thoroughly to remove excess liquid.
3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and spices.
4. Mix well until the mixture is uniform.
5. With slightly dampened hands, shape the mixture into patties and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Brush the patties lightly with olive oil and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
7. Flip the patties and continue baking for another 10 minutes, until they're golden and the chicken is fully cooked through.
Serve warm with a fresh salad and tahini.
Pro tip: Don't skip squeezing the zucchini. The more liquid you remove, the better the patties will hold together and the more successful their texture will be.
