Keto Chicken Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless , boneless chicken thighs, cut into halves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• 2 greens onions , minced
• 2 tablespoons plain unsweetened protein powder , such as Isopure®
• 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. 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.