Delicious Chicken Zucchini Boats: A Flavorful and Healthy Dinner Option
Looking for a tasty, healthy, and satisfying dinner that the whole family will love? These Chicken Zucchini Boats are just the thing! Packed with savory ground chicken, a sweet and spicy garlic sesame sauce, and nestled in tender roasted zucchini, this dish is both nutritious and full of flavor. Let’s dive into how to create this delicious meal!
Ingredients:
- 4 zucchini 🥒
- 1 tbsp oil 🛢️
- 1 lb ground chicken 🍗
- ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp honey 🍯
- ⅓ cup soy sauce 🌿
- 3 tbsp ketchup 🍅
- 2 tsp rice vinegar 🍚
- ½ tsp sesame oil 🌾
- 6 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes 🌶️
- 7 green onions, diced 🌱
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds 🌼
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for roasting the zucchini. 🔥
2. Prepare the Zucchini:
Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers, discarding them. Brush the zucchini with oil and place them face down in a casserole dish, with the peel on the outside. Make sure to use two dishes if needed to avoid crowding, which can cause the zucchini to sweat. 🥄
3. Roast the Zucchini:
Bake the prepared zucchini in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until tender. ⏳
4. Make the Garlic Sesame Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until well combined. 🍯🥢🍅
5. Cook the Ground Chicken:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula. Continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink and all the liquid has evaporated, about 6-9 minutes. 🍗🍳
6. Combine Chicken with Sauce:
Pour the garlic sesame sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir well, ensuring the chicken absorbs the sauce and takes on its color. Let the mixture simmer until most of the liquid is thickened and absorbed by the chicken. 🌶️🍲
7. Add Final Touches:
Stir in the diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a burst of freshness and flavor. 🌱🌼
8. Assemble the Zucchini Boats:
Remove the roasted zucchini from the oven and fill each zucchini shell with the flavorful ground chicken mixture. 🥒🍗
Enjoy Your Delicious Chicken Zucchini Boats!
Serve these zucchini boats hot and enjoy the delightful combination of tender zucchini and savory chicken with a hint of sweetness and spice. They’re perfect for a light dinner or a meal prep option for the week ahead. 😋
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 320 Kcal per serving
- Servings: 4 servings
These Chicken Zucchini Boats are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a nutritious way to enjoy a balanced meal. Give this recipe a try and let me know how it turns out! Happy cooking! 🍽️
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Chicken Zucchini Boats
- Total Time: 45min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
4 zucchini 🥒
1 tbsp oil 🛢️
1 lb ground chicken 🍗
⅓ cup + 1 tbsp honey 🍯
⅓ cup soy sauce 🌿
3 tbsp ketchup 🍅
2 tsp rice vinegar 🍚
½ tsp sesame oil 🌾
6 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
½ tsp red pepper flakes 🌶️
7 green onions, diced 🌱
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds 🌼
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥
2️⃣ Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers, discarding them. Brush the zucchini with oil and place them face down in a casserole dish, ensuring the peel is on the outside. Use two dishes to avoid crowding and sweating the zucchini. 🥄
3️⃣ Bake the zucchini in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. ⏳
4️⃣ In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Mix well. 🍯🥢🍅
5️⃣ Set a large rimmed skillet over medium heat and cook the ground chicken, breaking it into little pieces using a spatula. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and all the liquid has evaporated, about 6-9 minutes. 🍗🍳
6️⃣ Stir the garlic sesame sauce into the skillet. Toss the mixture until the chicken takes on the color of the sauce. Allow it to simmer and cook until most of the liquid is thick and absorbed by the chicken. 🌶️🍲
7️⃣ Stir in diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. 🌱🌼
8️⃣ Remove the roasted zucchini from the oven. Fill each zucchini shell with the ground chicken mixture. 🥒🍗
Enjoy your Chicken Zucchini Boats! 😋
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 30min
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 Kcal