Description
Juicy, protein-packed mini muffins made with ground chicken, zucchini, and cheese. Low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep or grab-and-go snacks.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1 medium zucchini, shredded and drained
2 eggs
½ cup shredded mozzarella
2 tbsp Parmesan
¼ cup almond flour (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper
Olive oil or spray for tin
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a mini muffin tin.
2. Mix chicken, zucchini, eggs, cheeses, almond flour, and seasonings.
3. Spoon mixture into muffin cups, filling ¾ full.
4. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. Cool slightly and serve.
Notes
Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to remove water.
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness. Great for meal prep and freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Keywords: low carb chicken muffins, meal prep chicken bites, protein snack recipe, healthy chicken muffins, keto chicken recipe