Chicken Zucchini Poppers with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Chicken Zucchini Poppers are juicy patties made with ground chicken and shredded zucchini.They're pan-seared until golden and tender.Serve them with creamy cilantro sauce for an easy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Zucchini Poppers
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 –2 medium zucchini about 1½ cups shredded
- 3 –4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 –2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
Creamy Cilantro Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Notes
For a milder sauce, reduce the cilantro slightly and add a little extra cottage cheese or mayonnaise. For more garlic flavor, add another small garlic clove.
These poppers pair well with rice, quinoa, roasted potatoes, cucumber salad, grilled vegetables, or a simple green salad.
You can also make smaller patties for appetizers. Just remember that smaller ground chicken zucchini patties may cook more quickly, so check their internal temperature rather than relying solely on cooking time.