Easy and Delicious Choppers

Meet your new go-to weeknight dinner: Easy and Delicious Choppers! These savory chicken patties are packed with the goodness of grated zucchini, carrot, and fresh parsley, making them a wholesome and flavorful choice for the whole family. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper, each patty is pan-fried to golden perfection, creating a crispy exterior with a tender, juicy center. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe combines healthy ingredients with minimal prep work, making it ideal for busy schedules. Serve these versatile choppers with a zesty dipping sauce, a crisp green salad, or alongside rice for a complete, satisfying meal. Packed with nutrition and bursting with flavor, these patties are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground chicken
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 small onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Grate the zucchini and carrot using the coarse side of a grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out excess moisture, and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated zucchini, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 5

Using your hands, form the mixture into small, flat patties, about 2 inches in diameter.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, place the patties in the skillet (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan). Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.

Step 7

Transfer cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Heat the remaining olive oil and cook the next batch if needed.

Step 8

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side to a fresh salad or rice dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1010.9 grams (1010.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1258

Total Fat 78.80g	101%
Saturated Fat 18.90g	95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 796mg	265%
Sodium 4746mg	206%
Total Carbohydrate 33.30g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5.90g	21%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 115.20g	230%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 236mg	18%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 3761mg	80%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 35.4%

Carbs: 10.2%