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Chicken Poppers






















           When healing from a stomach flu or virus, it is best to stay away from heavier
          meats like steak and pork. However, chicken and turkey can be a lighter way to

        have meat without irritating the stomach again. These light chicken meatballs are
         easy on the stomach, full of flavor, and are so versatile. Add them to pasta with a
                      light sauce, or make a sandwich with some chopped veggies.



        Ingredients:                                            Stovetop:
        1 lb ground chicken                                     Heat avocado or coconut oil in a pan

        2 cups grated zucchini (Squeeze out                     over medium heat. Cook the meatballs
        excess liquid)                                          4-5 at a time for about 6 minutes on the

        2-3 sliced green onions                                 first side. Flip, and cook about 5 more
        3-4 tbsp chopped cilantro                               minutes on the other side until golden
        1 clove garlic, minced                                  brown and cooked through.

        1 tsp salt
        1/2 tsp pepper                                          Oven:

        3/4 tsp cumin (optional)                                Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle
                                                                a bit of avocado oil on a baking sheet.
        Instructions:                                           Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked

        In a large bowl, mix together the chicken,  through. Optionally, broil for an
        grated zucchini, cilantro, garlic, salt,                additional 2-3 minutes.

        pepper and optional cumin.
                                                                Serve with pasta, on a sandwich, or on
        Form the mixture into small patties.                    their own!

        Depending on how large, there should
        be 20-24.                                               Enjoy!

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