Garlic Sesame Chicken Zucchini Boats
Garlic Sesame Chicken Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy dish that will delight your family and friends. These zucchini boats are filled with flavorful ground chicken mixed with a rich, homemade garlic sesame sauce, creating a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, they offer a nutritious option packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables. Easy to prepare and customizable, these tasty boats can be served as a main dish or an appetizer, making them ideal for any gathering. Try this recipe today for a delightful twist on traditional stuffed zucchini!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 zucchini
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 7 green onions, diced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers.
- Brush the zucchini halves with oil and place them cut-side down in a casserole dish. Bake for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic; mix well.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground chicken until no longer pink (about 6–9 minutes).
- Stir the garlic sesame sauce into the cooked chicken and let it simmer until thickened.
- Mix in diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Remove zucchini from the oven and fill each half with the chicken mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg