Description
These Chicken Zucchini Poppers are the ultimate guilt-free snack that will vanish from your plate faster than you can say “seconds please.” Crispy, juicy, and packed with hidden veggies, they’re about to become your new obsession.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454g) ground chicken
- 2 cups (about 2 medium) zucchini, finely grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
- Optional: 1/4 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs for binding
Instructions
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. Transfer drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
- Add ground chicken, green onions, garlic, egg, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Add almond flour or breadcrumbs if mixture seems too wet.
- Gently mix ingredients with clean hands until just combined. Refrigerate mixture for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Shape mixture into small patties or balls about 1.5 inches in diameter (makes approximately 20-24 poppers). Slightly flatten each one.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook poppers in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer cooked poppers to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.