Spicy Chicken Patties

Spicy chicken patties are a really simple, easy recipe and can be used for wraps, salads, sliders, with a sauce or alongside some eggs with breakfast. Paleo, gluten-free and whole 30-approved, these patties will become a new favorite!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. lean ground chicken (I use 90% lean)
• 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed well of excess moisture (should be about 1/2 cup after squeezed out)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; see notes)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients (except oil) and stir until just combined. The mixture will be wet.
2. Form into small patties, about 1 1/2 inches wide, and place on a plate. It should be about 1/4 cup of the mixture for each patty.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add patties, working in batches if necessary, and cook over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, then flip and finish cooking, another 4-5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Add extra oil or turn down heat if they are cooking too quickly or if you are doing more than 1 batch.
5. Serve and enjoy!