Chicken and Zucchini Fritters

Chicken and Zucchini Fritters

Upgrade your meal rotation with these savory, pan-seared low-FODMAP chicken and zucchini fritters served with a cool, herb-packed chive dip. This flavorful SIBO-friendly recipe combines lean ground chicken with tender grated zucchini, fresh dill, parsley, bright lemon zest, and sliced green onion tops. Crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside, these golden patties pair magnificently with a tangy lactose-free Greek yogurt sauce spiked with Dijon mustard and fresh chives for a light, high-protein lunch or dinner.

Crafted with care to ensure total digestive comfort, this gluten-free and lactose-free recipe delivers big, herbal flavors without any troublesome gut triggers. By swapping out traditional garlic and onion for garlic-infused olive oil and scallion tops, you get all the mouthwatering complexity of classic fritters completely free of bloating, gas, or IBS distress. It is a fantastic, worry-free choice for anyone navigating a SIBO protocol, managing sensitive digestion, or looking for a clean, nutrient-dense meal prep idea.

Serving Size 1

Ingredients

            Chicken Fritters

  • 5 oz. Ground Chicken
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ Cup Zucchini, Finely Grated and Squeezed Dry
  • 1 tbsp. Gluten-free Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Green Onion Tops, sliced
  • ½ tsp. Lemon Zest
  • Salt and Pepper

            Chive Sauce

  • ¼ Cup Lactose-free Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Chives, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp. Garlic-infused Olive Oil
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to Taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place grated zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, zucchini, breadcrumbs, dill, parsley, green onion tops, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Form mixture into 4 small patties.

Step 5

Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of garlic-infused olive oil.

Step 6

Cook fritters for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 7

While fritters cook, mix yogurt, lemon juice, oil, chives, green onion tops, salt, and pepper.

Step 8

Serve fritters with yogurt sauce.

 

 

**All recipes are designed to be low-FODMAP when prepared in the specified serving sizes. Individual tolerance may vary.
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