# Caramelized Zucchini Meatballs

- Servings: 1
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole zucchini
- 1 whole shallot
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 whole egg

## Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini and the shallot.
2. Combine grated zucchini and shallot in a bowl with salt, mix, and let sit to extract liquid.
3. Strain the liquid from the zucchini-shallot mixture, reserving the liquid for later use.
4. Add the strained zucchini-shallot mixture to a pan with olive oil and cook over medium-low heat. Add some of the reserved liquid to deglaze the pan and lift brown bits, cooking until caramelized.
5. Let the caramelized mixture cool.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine the caramelized mixture, ground chicken, dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt, panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and egg. Mix until well combined.
7. Scoop the mixture with a cookie scoop into a pan with hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.

## Equipment

- box grater
- mixing bowl
- strainer
- pan
- cookie scoop
- tongs

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDj9E5m3/
- Creator: itszoebarrie
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/044ddab0-d410-41d0-a151-ccbbd986147f
- Extracted: 2026-08-20

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