How to Make Chicken Zucchini Boats

We are here with chicken zucchini boats, in short, a very light recipe with plenty of protein in it. This recipe will be even more delicious when used fresh for those who have a garden and grow vegetables. When the kashkaval cheese in the recipe is removed, it becomes a wonderful diet meal. But if you say the cheese is what gives it its real taste, curd cheese can be added instead of kashkaval. A satisfying and light menu can be created with a bowl of soup, zucchini boats, and plenty of green salad.

What are the Ingredients?

• 3 zucchinis (medium size)
• 1 chicken breast (natural free-range chicken if possible)
• 1 onion
• Black pepper, curry, thyme, salt (you can flavor it with the spices you wish according to your taste.)

For the topping

Some kashkaval cheese (grateable)

For the sauce

• 2 glasses of water
• 1 spoonful of tomato paste (natural tomato paste)

How to Make Chicken Zucchini Boats?

• We dice the chicken breast into small cubes.
• We saute using about 1 dessert spoon of olive oil.
• Then we finely chop the onions and add them in.
• We sprinkle salt on it.
• We add the spices.
• We cut the zucchinis in half, remove the seedy part with the help of a dessert spoon, and then distribute the chicken filling.
• We place the zucchinis on a baking tray. We mix 2 glasses of water and 1 spoonful of tomato paste, and pour it into the bottom of the tray.
• We bake in the oven at 190°.
• When the zucchinis soften, we sprinkle the grated kashkaval cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes.

Caloric Value of Chicken Zucchini Boats:

In 100 grams of the chicken zucchini boat meal, there are 46 kcal calories, and also in 1 Portion (Medium), which is a 295-gram amount of the food, there are 136 calories in Chicken Zucchini. Chicken Zucchini can be preferred as a main course for lunch or dinner. When it is to be consumed, consuming about 1 portion is sufficient.

Nutritional Value	Per 100 grams	% Daily Value *
Calories	46 kcal	2.3%
Carbohydrates	2.3 g	0.8%
Fiber	1.0 g	4.1%
Protein	5.1 g	10.3%
Fat	1.7 g	2.7%
Cholesterol	11.2 mg	3.7%
Vitamin A	77.2 IU	1.5%
Vitamin C	24.4 mg	40.8%
Calcium	24.1 mg	2.4%
Potassium	224.9 mg	6.4%
Iron	1.0 mg	5.6%

What to Eat with Zucchini?

• Lentil soup can be the best choice for a starter.
• Garlic yogurt, which is an inseparable part of the zucchini dish, is the first alternative. It adds flavor to the taste of the zucchini dish.
• If you wish, you can crown bulgur pilaf with a delicious taste alongside this dish. Those who do not prefer pilaf can also consume baked or sauced pasta.
• As a light and simple choice, yogurt will be the best choice.
• Tzatziki prepared with plenty of dill will also help you enjoy the taste of the dish.

What are the Health Benefits of Zucchini?

• Zucchini is among the vegetables richest in folate and dietary fiber. It contains carbohydrates and is known as a plentiful vitamin store.
• Its structure includes iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, sodium, selenium, and copper, and it can meet a large part of the mineral need.
• Zucchini dish is a vegetable that helps with weight loss. Since its fat ratio and calories are low, it will be a good alternative for those who want to lose weight.
• Zucchini is a very strong source of antioxidants and fights free radicals effectively. In addition, it has an important place in preventing many types of cancer due to its high amount of vitamin C.
• It is an indispensable vegetable for colon health. Because it has a rich fiber content. Accordingly, it also has positive effects on the microbiota.
• Zucchini has an important place in strengthening muscles and renewing muscle tissue thanks to the high potassium it contains.
• Zucchini fruit is very rich in lutein and beta carotene. A bowl of zucchini contains approximately 130 mg of beta carotene and around 2400 mg of lutein. Lutein, on the other hand, helps protect against eye disorders.