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High Protein Chicken Zucchini Poppers

High Protein Chicken Zucchini Poppers for Guilt-Free Snacking

These High Protein Chicken Zucchini Poppers are a nutritious snack that combines ground chicken and zucchini for a delicious and guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 poppers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Poppers
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Substitutable with ground turkey or ground beef
  • 1 cup Zucchini Squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese For a dairy-free option, use nutritional yeast or plant-based cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Can be omitted for dairy-free versions
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour Substitutes include whole wheat breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 Egg Crucial for texture
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Substitutes could be garlic powder or shallots
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion Shallots can be used as a milder alternative
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated zucchini (squeezed of excess moisture), low-fat mozzarella, Parmesan, and the egg. Add in the minced garlic, chopped onion, almond flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Use your hands or a spatula to mix everything thoroughly until you get a uniform mixture.
  3. Take small handfuls of the mixture and form them into popper-sized balls or patties. Place each on the prepared baking sheet with sufficient space between them.
  4. Lightly spray the tops of the formed poppers with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Switch your oven to broil and broil the poppers for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  6. Let the poppers cool slightly before serving them warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze out moisture from zucchini for best results. Customize poppers with different veggies or proteins as desired.

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