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Chicken Zucchini Poppers

Crispy Chicken Zucchini Poppers with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Enjoy these Chicken Zucchini Poppers, a low-carb snack that’s crispy and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 poppers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Poppers
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Choose 7% fat for flavor
  • 1 medium Zucchini Grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ cup Chives Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Cooking High smoke-point
For the Creamy Cilantro Sauce
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro Or parsley/basil
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Can use avocado mayo
  • ¼ cup Cottage Cheese Or extra mayo for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • nonstick skillet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grate zucchini, sprinkle with kosher salt, let sit for 5 minutes, then squeeze out moisture.
  2. Mix drained zucchini, ground chicken, minced garlic, chives, black pepper, and kosher salt in a bowl.
  3. Divide mixture into 6 portions, shape into patties, and place on parchment paper.
  4. For the sauce, blend cilantro, garlic, mayonnaise, cottage cheese, and white vinegar until smooth.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet, cook patties for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve warm poppers with the creamy cilantro sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For juicier poppers, consider using ground chicken thighs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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