Chicken & Cucumber Bites

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Chicken & Cucumber Bites

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken, gluten-free, grain-free, low FODMAP
Calorie: 200-300, Under 300, Under 400, Under 450, Under 500
Protein: 31+g, Over 20g, Over 25g
Fiber: 0-5g
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 268kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Cucumber (large, cut into 1-inch rounds)
  • 3 tbsps Cream Cheese, Regular
  • 8 ozs Chicken Breast, Cooked (shredded in 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup Matchstick Carrots (1-inch long)
  • 1/4 cup Basil Leaves (chopped)

Instructions

  • Hollow out the cucumber rounds with a knife to leave an edge of approximately 1/5 inch (1/2 cm).
  • Spread the cream cheese into each cucumber round, using approximately one tsp per cucumber round.
  • Divide the remaining ingredients evenly between the cucumber rounds until each one is stuffed full. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftovers

    Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • Serving Size

    One serving is approximately five bites.
  • Dairy-Free

    Use avocado or dairy-free cream cheese in place of regular cream cheese.
  • Different Fillings

    Use smoked or cooked salmon in place of chicken, bell pepper or zucchini in place of carrot, and cilantro or parsley in place of basil.
  • Make it Vegan

    Use avocado or dairy-free cream cheese, and tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.
  • Leftover Cucumber

    Use the cucumber cores in salads, smoothies, or eating on their own.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1593IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

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