Description
Chicken Zucchini Poppers are a deliciously healthy choice for any meal, combining lean ground chicken with fresh zucchini and garlic. These poppers are not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making them perfect for both weeknight dinners and gatherings. Topped with a creamy cilantro sauce, they provide a delightful finishing touch that enhances every bite. Enjoy them as an appetizer, snack, or part of your main course—these versatile poppers will surely impress anyone who tries them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken (at least 7% fat recommended)
- 1–2 medium zucchini squash (about 1½ cups shredded)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the cilantro sauce by blending cilantro, garlic clove, mayonnaise, cottage cheese, and vinegar in a food processor until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Grate zucchini and place it on paper towels; sprinkle with salt and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, ground chicken, minced garlic, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into six patties.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook each patty for about 4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Serve warm with the cilantro sauce drizzled over or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg