Switch up your hamburger game and fry up these juicy, sweet potato chicken patties.
These low-carb chicken patties with scallions and garlic make a great protein-rich lunch that your whole family will love! They’re packed with antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes and lightly fried in anti-inflammatory coconut oil for a nourishing meal.
Start by sautéing spring onions and finely diced sweet potatoes in a skillet until tender. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl and add the minced chicken, egg, coconut flour and seasonings, mixing well. Form the mixture into 8 patties, then fry in coconut oil until both sides are golden brown.
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Serve your sweet potato chicken patties with a fresh green salad for a full, satisfying meal!
Tip: If you can’t find minced chicken, simply chop skinless chicken breasts or thighs into small pieces, add to a food processor, and pulse until minced.
Sweet Potato Chicken Patties Recipe
Sweet Potato Chicken Patties Recipe
Tools
- Large skillet
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 T coconut oil, divided
- 2 cups spring onions, chopped
- 2 cups sweet potato, diced
- 1 lb minced chicken
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 t dried garlic
- 1 t salt
- 1 t dried parsley
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 T coconut flour
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté the spring onions and sweet potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off heat. Transfer the cooked spring onions and sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl, then add all remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Scoop out the mixture to form 8 patties (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Wipe the skillet clean and heat remaining coconut oil over medium heat. Add patties in a single layer and cook about four minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here are a few we’d recommend:
Cold pressed coconut oil (Viva Naturals)
Coconut flour (Nutiva)
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