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Japanese Comfort-Style Egg Drop? (No) — Spicy Chicken Zucchini Noodle-Style Cups
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Japanese Comfort-Style Egg Drop? (No) — Spicy Chicken Zucchini Noodle-Style Cups

Spicy chicken mixture stuffed into zucchini “noodle” cups for a satisfying handheld snack.

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

20 min

Servings

3

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Zucchini
  • 450 g Ground chicken
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 2.5 tbsp Coconut aminos (soy-free)
  • 1.5 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Hot sauce(optional)
  • 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Salt(optional)
  • 2 stalks Green onions(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks. Scoop out centers to create channels/cups.

  2. 2

    Sauté zucchini cups in olive oil 2–3 minutes per side until slightly softened. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, cook ground chicken until browned.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds. Stir in coconut aminos and rice vinegar (and hot sauce if using). Simmer 2 minutes until thick.

  5. 5

    Fill zucchini cups with chicken mixture. Cover and cook 3–4 minutes to heat through.

  6. 6

    Top with green onions if using and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

360

kcal

Protein

34

g

Carbs

14

g

Fat

20

g

Fiber

3

g

Sugar

4

g

Sodium

640

mg

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