Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers (Gluten and Egg Free)

These chicken poppers are so versatile and make for a great protein source for dinner, a snack or even breakfast. This recipe is both gluten-free and egg-free so great for any households with dietary restrictions.

INGREDIENTS:

• 450g (1lbs) extra lean ground chicken

• 100g sweet potato

• 70g onion (~1/2 small onion)

• 2 tbsp coconut flour

• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tbsp salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)

2. While the oven is pre-heating, saute the sweet potato and onion in a pan (medium heat) until soft (~5-7 mins).

3. Combine the ground chicken, cooked sweet potato and onion mixture and seasonings together in a bowl.

4. Portion the mixture into 15 evenly sized balls on a baking sheet.

5. Using the bottom of a glass or a fork, flatten the balls into a ‘popper’ shape.

6. Cook the poppers in the oven for 20 minutes

Makes 3 servings (5 poppers = 1 serving)

Nutrition:

Cals: 271 calories
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 13g
Fiber: 4g
Fat: 11g

*For higher fats, guacamole (or mashed avocado) makes for a great dipping sauce