These keto Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Poppers are a cheesy, crunchy, & healthy snack, packed with all delicious flavors. These poppers contain finely chopped/shredded chicken, broccoli, and cheese. The keto flour, egg & spices are also included to make them perfect. We get enough protein from chicken & cheese, and also fats(healthy) through cheese, broccoli is a low-carb, nutritious veggie. All these give you the nutritious & tasty keto diet in the form of Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Poppers.
Let us adhere to the recipe to have these delicious snacks!
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free
- Course: Snack/appetizer/light meal
- Cuisine: Keto fusion, American
- Serving size/person: 2 or 3 poppers
- Total servings: Four/five servings
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Time for preparation: Twenty mins
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Time(total): Forty-five mins
REQUIRED TOOLS:
- Knife & board(for cutting)
- Paper of parchment/baking mat(silicone)
- Bowls for mixing
- An air fryer/an oven
- A food processor/grater
- Spoons & cups for measuring
INGREDIENTS:
- A cup of broccoli, chopped finely
- 1/4th teaspoon of black pepper, powdered
- Chicken(ground), One lb.
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- One cup of sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon of dry onion, powdered
- An egg, big
- Powdered garlic, 1 tsp.
- 0.25 cup of almond flour
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- If you are using an air fryer, then plug it in & operate it empty at 375 degrees F.
- Otherwise, operate an oven empty at 400 degrees F before starting your work.
- Now, you need to chop the broccoli into very fine pieces.
- Soak the chopped broccoli in boiling water for around three mins only.
- Then drain the water & cool it in the strainer.
- Include the chopped & steamed broccoli, almond flour, chicken(ground), egg, all spices, & cheddar cheese.
- Mix all of them patiently till well combined.
- Make portions of the dough, about 1.5 tablespoons/portion.
- Give them the shape of the small balls or patties.
- Transfer them to the air fryer’s basket or on a sheet of baking(parchment-lined).
- Bake them either in an oven for 25 minutes or in an air fryer for fifteen minutes.
- Remember to flip/shake them after half of the allotted time has elapsed to cook evenly on each side.
- After your poppers cook on each side, dish them out & wait for five mins.
- Serve these delicious Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Poppers with your preferred keto dip/sauce!
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- These poppers will pair best with mashed cauliflower, side salad, or roasted veggies.
- The keto dips will also complement these poppers, like honey mustard, ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or buffalo sauce.
- Attach toothpicks to these poppers & they will be a show stopper of your party platter.
TIPS:
- Chopped the broccoli & shred the chicken finely to incorporate them well into the mixture.
- All the moisture must be removed to ensure the poppers are crispy.
- If you are pressed for time, then go for leftover & properly stored grilled/rotisserie chicken.
- Shred the block of sharp cheddar by yourself, as the pre-shredded version must contain a high-carb anti-caking agent.
- The pro tip is to cook 1 popper first, check & adjust the seasoning if needed.
STORAGE DETAILS:
REFRIGERATION:
- Cool down the fried poppers to normal temperature & pack them in the container(air-tight). Enjoy for around four days while refrigerating.
FREEZING:
- Arrange the raw or cooked poppers on a baking sheet/tray. Place them somewhere inside the freezer. Move them to a bag(freezer-safe & zip-lock) once they’re frozen. Defrost, reheat, & enjoy whenever you want till ~ninety days.
REHEATING:
- If reheating the refrigerated poppers, use an oven at 190 degrees C for ten minutes or air fryer at the same temperature for five mins.
If reheating the frozen poppers directly, use an air fryer at 190 degrees C for around twelve mins or an oven at the same temperature for approximately twenty minutes.
FAQs:
How can I tell when they’re finished?
- You can get an idea through their visual appearance & internal temperature. They should be nice, golden, stable & have a temperature(internal) of 165 degrees.
Will frozen broccoli work?
- Absolutely! You need to defrost & remove all the moisture first to use that broccoli.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serving: 2 or 3 poppers
Calories: ~180 kilocalories
Carbs(total): Four grams
Fiber: 1 g
Net carbohydrates: Three grams
Proteins: 18 grams
Fats: Eleven grams
Sugar: Less than 1 g
Sodium:300 milligrams
