Low-carb curry chicken zucchini boats
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 900 g zucchini
- 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb 450 g chicken breast (without skin), chopped into small pieceschicken breasts (without skin), chopped into small pieces
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 5 oz. (2⁄3 cup) 140 g (160 ml) cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp yellow curry powder
- 1 tsp 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups (8 oz.) 475 ml (230 g) gouda cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper
- ½ tbsp ½ tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz. (42⁄3 cups) 170 g (1.1 liters) lettuce
7 oz (200 g) zucchini per person
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 12" (22 x 30 cm) baking dish.
- Split each zucchini in half, lengthwise, and remove the seeds with a spoon. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Blot off the drops of liquid with paper towels. Place the halves in a greased baking dish.
- In a large pan, warm the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and saute until done. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl to cool.
- Mix the chicken, mayonnaise, cottage cheese, spices, and a third of the grated cheese. Season to taste.
- Distribute the mixture into the halves of zucchini and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until the zucchini boats have turned a nice golden color.
- Mix oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper into a simple vinaigrette. Serve the zucchini boats beside a simple salad made with the lettuce and vinaigrette.
Tips
Feel free to vary the recipe by using this yummy filling in eggplant or bell peppers. You can also save time by starting with a rotisserie chicken.
You could substitute any savory spice that you prefer. Adjust the amount to suit your taste preferences.
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