Chicken Zucchini Nuggets
Category:
Entree
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5-10 Minutes
Yield: 35-40 Nuggets (Depending on Size)
Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Qualities
- Tips
- Nutrition
- Recipe Benefits
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw ground chicken
- 1 raw zucchini
- 1 raw egg
- 1 small/medium onion, chopped
- ½ tsp. minced garlic (or ½-1 fresh clove)
- 7-8 fresh basil leaves (1 Tbsp. chopped)
- 7-8 fresh parsley stems/leaves (1 Tbsp. chopped)
- 7-8 fresh cilantro stems (1 Tbsp. chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Oil as needed for pan frying
Directions
- Cut the raw zucchini into medium sized chunks; add to a food processor.
- Peel and cut the raw onion into medium sized chunks; add to the food processor.
- Add the fresh herbs and to the food processor.
- Blend ingredients until finely shredded.
- Add the chicken to the mixture and blend for a few seconds until evenly mixed.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
- Scoop the chicken mixture with a tablespoon to create the poppers.
- Place the poppers into the hot oil, turning on all sides until golden brown (~5-10 minutes).
- Transfer the hot poppers onto a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
- Serve warm or chilled as a snack.
Qualities
- Texture: Soft
- Rating for Scent: 3/10
- Spice Level: 0/10
Tips
- This recipe can be frozen in a sealed container for up to 2 months. To prevent freezer burn, place plastic wrap over top of the poppers in the container.
- This recipe can also be cooked in the oven or air fryer at 400◦F until golden brown.
- Ground, raw turkey can also be used depending on personal preference.
- Seasonings can be adjusted as needed for desired flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition Content for ~5 Nuggets
- Calories: 128kcal
- Carbohydrates: 2.7g
- Fat: 6.9g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 14.5g
- Added sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 53.6mg
Recipe Benefits
- Gluten Free
- High Protein
- Anti-Nausea