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A plate of grilled meatballs garnished with herbs, served with a bowl of dipping sauce, skewers, and sliced bread on a rustic blue wooden table.

Meaty Chicken Zucchini Poppers

Chef Jenn
These Chicken Zucchini Poppers are crispy, protein-packed bites perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or entertaining. No oven needed, just a skillet and 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 192 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 medium zucchini grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 egg
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients (except the olive oil) in a large bowl and mix until fully combined.
  • Form the mixture into small, round poppers about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the poppers for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through in the center.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dip, like a herby yogurt sauce or spicy mayo.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze the grated zucchini completely dry. Extra moisture will make the poppers fall apart.
  • A small cookie scoop helps portion the mixture quickly and evenly.
  • If the mixture feels too wet to shape, chill it for 10–15 minutes before forming the poppers.
  • These reheat well in the air fryer or oven if you want to make them ahead.
  • Serve them on skewers for a party-friendly appetizer.

Nutrition

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

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword chicken zucchini poppers, healthy appetizers, low carb chicken bites, meaty poppers
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