Zucchini Chicken Poppers with Spiced Whole30 Ranch

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Baked zucchini and chicken bites seasoned with garlic and herbs paired with a creamy, spiced Whole30 ranch dressing for dipping. This Whole30 recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground chicken breast, medium zucchini, grated, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 grated medium zucchinis in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground chicken breast, the squeezed zucchini, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1/3 cup almond flour, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; mix until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Shape mixture into 1.5-inch diameter poppers and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth and creamy to make the Whole30 ranch dressing.
  5. Step 5: Serve the warm zucchini chicken poppers with the spiced ranch dressing for dipping.

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