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Many Mexican chicken poppers around a white cup filled with guacamole and one chicken popper dipping into it.

Mexican Chicken Poppers (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 164
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken sub turkey
  • 2 cups sweet potato shredded (using a grater or food processor)
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano powder
  • 2 tsp cumin omit for AIP
  • optional - 1 tsp chili powder omit for AIP
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper omit for AIP
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and thoroughly mix until well combined.
  • Scoop the poppers (you should have 20-25) out using a small scoop, or just your hand, and place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet. Slightly flatten them by pushing them down with your hand.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping once. Remove from the baking sheet and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with cilantro avocado lime sauce, guacamole, or a tomato based salsa if you tolerate nightshades.

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Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 4.4g