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Chicken Zucchini Poppers

There’s something about Chicken Zucchini Poppers that just feels right at the dinner table. Maybe it’s the way they sizzle in the pan or how good they smell while cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 192 kcal

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Clean kitchen towel or paper towels
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Mixing bowl (large)
  • Spoon or your hands (for mixing)
  • Tablespoon or small cookie scoop
  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs or Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 medium zucchini grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 egg
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated zucchini, egg, green onions, garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well using a spoon or your hands.
  • Scoop out about a tablespoon and a half of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
  • Pour a bit of olive oil into a large skillet and set it over medium heat. Let the oil warm up.
  • Place the poppers into the hot skillet. Cook each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, turning them with tongs once they’re golden on the bottom. Cook until all sides are golden brown and the inside is fully cooked.
  • Serve the poppers warm with a side of yogurt dip or spicy mayo. They’re best enjoyed fresh off the stove.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 767mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword easy chicken appetizer, ground chicken recipes, Southern chicken zucchini poppers
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