Chicken Zucchini Poppers

Name: Chicken Zucchini Poppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken (can use chicken breast or ground chicken thighs - higher fat content recommended); 1-2 medium zucchini squash (about 1½ cups shredded); 3-4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder); 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper; 1-2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 1 small garlic clove (or more depending on preference); 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon cottage cheese; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:8min

These garlic and zucchini chicken patties are easy to make, healthy, and delicious. Topped with a little creamy cilantro sauce, they're the perfect gluten free weeknight meal.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:06:49 GMT