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Hashimoto's-Friendly Chicken Nuggets with Zucchini and Carrot
Golden, skillet-crisp chicken nuggets hide tender grated zucchini and carrot, with a cool lemony yogurt dip for dunking.
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Ingredients
- 150 g ground chicken
- ½ zucchini, coarsely grated
- 1 carrot, coarsely grated
- 2 tbsp gluten-free breadcrumbs
- ½ clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp plain lactose-free yogurt
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
Method
- Squeeze grated zucchini dry, then mix with chicken, carrot, breadcrumbs, garlic, and oregano.
- Shape into small nuggets and flatten them evenly.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pan-fry nuggets, turning once, until golden and cooked through.12 min timer
- Stir lemon zest into yogurt and serve as a dip.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Gluten-free breadcrumbs and simple herbs keep the nuggets free of soy, seaweed and kelp.
- Picky eater: Mild, familiar chicken nuggets come with a smooth dip for dunking.
- No red meat: Chicken is the only meat in these crisp skillet nuggets.
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