Chicken Fritters With High Protein And Fibre
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Whip up tasty and easy chicken fritters that work for lunch, dinner, or even a filling snack.
This chicken fritter recipe gives you a crunchy outside and a juicy, tender centre. Each bite is packed with protein and fibre without loading up on carbs. These low carb chicken fritters fit right into gluten free, keto, or balanced meal plans. You can serve them as a light meal or pair them with sides to make dinner more filling.
Enjoy gluten free chicken fritters for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or to grab a quick high-protein snack any time.
Notes on ingredients for high protein chicken fritters
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Vegetables
I used a mix of courgettes, carrots and broccoli for this recipe of low carb chicken fritters. As long as you stick to the same quantity of vegetables, feel free to just use courgettes or just carrots. The mix of vegetables is up to you.
Psyllium husk
Psyllium husk is my go to for boosting fibre in baking. It comes from the husk of seeds from the Plantago ovata plant, mostly grown in India. This ingredient is packed with soluble fibre that soaks up water and forms a gel. You often see psyllium husk used as a fibre supplement or for gut health, but it’s also a clever way to improve recipes.
When you mix psyllium husk with liquid, it forms a thick, gel-like substance. This texture helps create a moist, springy crumb in baked goods. Cakes and breads don’t fall apart as easily, and they hold their shape longer. Psyllium husk helps retain moisture, too, so your baked goods stay fresh for longer.
If you’re looking for an easy chicken fritter recipe with high protein, psyllium husk makes a smart addition. It’s great for this keto chicken fritter recipe, providing fibre while lending structure without adding carbs. These low carb chicken fritters are also perfect for meal prep. They come out soft and juicy, and they keep well through the week. Psyllium husk brings the fibre boost you want, with none of the heaviness of regular flour.
I bought mine from Amazon. Take a look here. You can also buy this really cheaply in health food stores.
If you don't want to use this ingredient or cannot eat lots of fibre for health reasons, then swap the amount for double the quantity of gluten free flour. I haven't tried this as a substitute, so please let me know in the comments if it works.
Eggs
I always use organic free range eggs, as I love the taste and prefer organic ingredients for health reasons. If you cannot eat eggs, consider substituting them with gram flour/ chickpea flour. Just make a batter similar to the consistency of an egg and mix in all the other ingredients. Im not sure the recipe will work well with the addition of psyllium husk, but you will have to experiment with quantities.
Seasoning
I used onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper just to keep it simple. But other additions that would taste fabulous that I would recommend are:
Chilli
Cumin
Garam masala
Herbs like coriander, dill or tarragon
Spring onions or chives
Use Asafoetida if you cannot eat allium vegetables, which are onions, leeks, chives and garlic
Ingredients
Why you will love this recipe
This easy chicken fritter recipe with high protein and fibre has 30.5 g of protein per portion, 14.6g of fibre, and 3.4g of carbs.
Try eating these high protein low carb fritters for dinner with some poached eggs and a side of sauteed vegetables and a drizzle of sriracha.
Low carb: No breadcrumbs or flour, perfect for keto or low carb diets.
High fibre: Uses fresh veggies and ground flaxseed to support digestion.
Meal prep friendly: Make a batch and store them for easy lunches or dinners.
Quick & easy: This recipe for chicken fritters takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish and can be prepared ahead of time.
Faq’s
How should I store these gluten free chicken fritters?
These low carb chicken fritters will keep in the fridge for 4/5 days or 3 months in the freezer. Reheat once defrosted in the microwave or hot oven.
Can I bake these chicken fritters instead of pan frying?
Yes, you could, but I do think the taste is much better when you use a little oil. You may be following a diet that excludes oil, so they might cook well in an air fryer. I don't own one, so I cannot give you any cooking times. If you do bake them, please line your baking tray with parchment paper. This should reduce it sticking since you don’t have any oil. Please do let me know if you cook them without oil, if they turn out ok and not rubbery, I would genuinely love to know.
Can I make these chicken fritters with leftover chicken?
Yes, you can, in fact, any leftover meat would work well, like turkey or even fish. Just make sure you chop the meat really small.
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What to serve with these easy chicken fritters
Serve with a green salad or roasted veggies.
Add to a low carb wrap or lettuce cups for a portable lunch.
Pair with cauliflower mash or roasted sweet potato wedges.
Top with avocado slices or a drizzle of tahini sauce for healthy fats.
As a starter or light snack, try it with some garlic aioli, mayonnaise, or sriracha (my favourite).
Roast or sauteed veggies with a couple of poached eggs and crispy fried onions.
Makes 3 bars - 2 hours prep & chilling time
Step by Step
Recipe
125 g grated courgette or carrot, or half & half
50 g broccoli rice (see notes)
160 g chicken, chopped or minced really small
2 tbsp psyillium
3 medium eggs
15 ml olive oil - for frying
Method
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then add all the ingredients (not the oil) and mix well to combine.
Drizzle 1 tsp oil into a hot frying pan and reduce to a medium heat. Then spoon a large tbsp of this mixture into the frying pan and spread out to form a small round. Fry for 3-4 minutes on both sides.
Ensure the rounds are flat so that the chicken cooks evenly. I often finish them off in the oven for 5 minutes, in case I don’t have a cooking thermometer available.
4. Repeat this process for the remaining batter and enjoy! Take a look above for serving suggestions.
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