Description
These chicken zucchini poppers are a delicious snack or appetizer, combining tender chicken and fresh zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small popper shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- You can add chopped herbs for extra flavor.
- These poppers freeze well before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken zucchini poppers, healthy snacks, low calorie appetizers