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Baked Veggie-Loaded Chicken Bites

These high-protein, gluten-free, and kid-friendly chicken bites are packed with vegetables for a nutritious meal or snack. Perfect for meal prep, they’re baked instead of fried, making them a healthy, low-carb option for the whole family.
Servings: 4
Calories: 193.9kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup zucchini finely grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • ½ cup carrot finely grated
  • ¼ cup green onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup spinach finely chopped
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Grater

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated zucchini, grated carrot, green onion, and spinach.
    1 lb ground chicken, ½ cup zucchini, ½ cup carrot, ¼ cup green onion, ¼ cup spinach
  • Add egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
    1 egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
  • Scoop out about 1.5 tbsp of the mixture and roll into small balls or flatten slightly for patties. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  • Enjoy warm with a dip like Greek yogurt ranch, hummus, or tahini sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later.

Cooking Tips

  • Squeeze Out Zucchini Well: Too much moisture can make the mixture too wet to hold together.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix just until combined to keep the bites tender.
  • Use a Cookie Scoop: Helps create evenly sized bites for even cooking.
  • Check Internal Temperature: Cook to 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  • Customize with Herbs: Add fresh parsley or cilantro for extra flavour.
  • Make it Dairy-Free & Whole30: Use dairy-free dips like guacamole or tahini sauce instead of yogurt-based options.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Veggie-Loaded Chicken Bites
Serving Size
 
3 bites
Amount per Serving
Calories
193.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10.4
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
138.4
mg
46
%
Sodium
 
389.9
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
745.3
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
3.6
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1.4
g
2
%
Protein
 
21.9
g
44
%
Vitamin C
 
5.5
mg
7
%
Vitamin D
 
0.2
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
29.9
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.5
mg
8
%
Magnesium
 
34.1
mg
9
%
Zinc
 
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.