CHICKEN ZUCCHINI POPPERS (PALEO & WHOLE30 APPROVED!)

Have you heard of Whole30? I first heard about it a few years ago when the book It Starts With Food came out. In essence, Whole30 is a chance to reset your body by eating squeaky clean for 30 days, giving you a chance to see if you have any latent food sensitivities, break any food addictions or unhealthy patterns you may have, clear up any food-related inflammation and start fresh. Well, it’s making a comeback. 

Several great bloggers are in the middle of theirs, so I’ve seen a huge resurgence of healthy recipes floating about the web. We aren’t on a Whole30, but we eat pretty darn clean most of the time. I’ve loved the huge variety of inspiration out there lately! These Chicken Zucchini Poppers are delicious, and while they may be squeaky clean, they don’t skimp on flavor.

CHICKEN ZUCCHINI POPPERS

Prep Time: 15 minutes 

Cook Time: 20 minutes  

Yield: 4-5 servings

Category: main dish, appetizer, chicken 

Method: stovetop, oven 

Cuisine: American

DESCRIPTION

My MOST POPULAR RECIPE EVER! These chicken meatballs are squeaky clean, but not short on flavor! Gluten free, Paleo, and Whole30 friendly!

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground chicken breast (raw)

2 c. grated zucchini (leave peel on and squeeze out some of the liquid with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel)

2-3 green onions, sliced

3-4 Tbsp cilantro, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3/4 tsp cumin (optional)

Optional (if pan-frying): avocado oil, for cooking (or coconut oil, or ghee)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, zucchini, green onion, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin (if using). Mixture will be quite wet. Scoop meatballs with a small scoop or heaped tablespoon and gently smooth with your hands. I can usually get around 20-24 poppers. You may be able to get more or less, depending on how large you size them.
2. Read full recipes here >> onelovelylife.com/chicken-zucchini-poppers-gf-df/

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