These Keto Chicken Zucchini Bites with Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip are an acidic and aromatic recipe. We prepare these zucchini bites with ground chicken, almond flour, garlic, black pepper, zucchini, olive oil, egg, oregano, salt, paprika, high-fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, and dill. These zucchini bites contain 6 grams of net carbs and 320 calories. We make these zucchini bites in only 20 minutes. These Keto Chicken Zucchini Bites with Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip are perfect for breakfasts, sides, lunches, occasions, appetizers, events, parties, and dinners. We can easily make these zucchini bites 24 hours earlier, as they freeze perfectly for 2 months. You can serve this dish with Cucumber Ribbons, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Zucchini Noodles, or stuffed mushrooms.
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STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack, Light Main Course
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep duration: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook duration: 20 minutes
- Portion size: 6–8 bites with 2 tbsp dip
- Cooking mode: Pan-fried or Baked
- Total servings: 4 servings
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Overall time: 35 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Grater
- Cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel
- Frying pan or baking tray
- Spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Knife & chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN BITES:
- 500g ground chicken
- 1 medium zucchini
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
GARLIC HERB YOGURT DIP:
- 1 cup high-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp dill
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
EGGS:
- Eggs are utilized to combine all the items to make these zucchini bites. You can alternate them with cream cheese, flax egg, or chia egg.
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini provides fiber and moisture content. We can also use shredded cabbage, grated cauliflower, or finely chopped spinach.
GROUND CHICKEN:
- Ground chicken is used as a protein foundation in these zucchini bites. You may utilize ground lamb, turkey, or beef as a replacement.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt helps to make a creamy foundation for garlic herb dip. We can substitute it with coconut cream, sour cream, or mayonnaise.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil makes these zucchini bites crispy and crunchy. You can swap it with ghee, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Use a grater to grate the zucchini & squeeze out extra water content with a paper towel.
- Properly stir the almond flour, oregano, zucchini, salt, egg, pepper, garlic, ground chicken, & paprika till they are mixed.
- Make mini patties or small bite-sized balls.
- Warm the olive oil in a pan.
- Place the bites in a skillet and fry all sides for four minutes till they are completely prepared and get a golden texture.
- Warm the empty oven to 200 degrees Celcius.
- Bake them for eighteen minutes.
- Whisk the salt, Greek yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, & gatlic.
- Chill for ten minutes before eating.
- Serve these bites warm with the refrigerated garlic herb dip.TIPS:
- Refrigerate the mixture for ten minutes to make shapes easily.
- Always use properly squeezed zucchini to avoid a soggy texture.
- We use a meat thermometer to prevent cooking too much.
- Gently coat all the bites with almond flour to make a crunchier texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN DISH:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Keto Coleslaw
APPETIZERS:
- Avocado Salsa
- Cucumber Ribbons
- Cheese Platter
MEAL PREP:
- Zucchini Noodles
- Spinach Salad
- Keto Wraps
PARTY PLATTER:
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Deviled Eggs
- Keto Meatballs
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep it in a tight vessel & stock it for four days.
FREEZER:
- Place the cooked bites in a layer and freeze; put them in a closed dish & store them for two months.
FAQs:
Why do these bites become soggy?
- This may be due to extra moisture content in the zucchini.
May I utilize an air fryer to prepare them?
- Sure, you may air fry them for fourteen minutes at 190 degrees C.
Will I make these zucchini bites without dairy?
- Yes, you can use vegan items to prepare these bites dairy-free.
Can I prepare these zucchini bites earlier?
- Yes, you can make the mixture a day before and chill it.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 420 mg
Net carbs: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Fats: 22g
Proteins: 26g
Portion size: 6–8 bites with 2 tbsp dip
Total carbs: 6g