Description
These savory muffins are packed with chicken, zucchini, and cheddar cheese, featuring a smoky chipotle swirl for a delightful kick. They’re perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10.5oz) Ground Chicken: Halal-certified recommended.
- 150g (5oz) Zucchini, grated and squeezed: To remove excess moisture.
- 150g (5.3oz) Cheddar Cheese, shredded: Halal-certified recommended.
- 100g (3.5oz) Cream Cheese, softened: Halal-certified recommended.
- 2 Large Eggs: For binding.
- 120ml (½ cup) Milk: Whole or plant-based.
- 60ml (¼ cup) Olive Oil: Or neutral oil.
- 150g (1 ¼ cup) All-Purpose Flour: Or whole wheat/gluten-free blend.
- 1 tsp (5g) Baking Powder: Leavening agent.
- ½ tsp (2.5g) Baking Soda: Leavening agent.
- ½ tsp (2.5g) Salt: Flavor enhancer.
- ½ tsp (2.5g) Black Pepper: Adds spice.
- 1 tsp (2g) Dried Oregano: Herbaceous flavor.
- ½ tsp (1g) Chipotle Powder: For batter.
- 100g (3½oz) Cheddar Cheese: For swirl.
- 1 tsp (2g) Chipotle Powder: For swirl.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil: For topping.
- 2 tbsp (30g) Parmesan Cheese: Optional crust.
- Fresh Parsley/Chives: For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat & Grease: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prep Zucchini: Grate, salt, and squeeze zucchini to remove moisture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix chicken, eggs, milk, and oil.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, oregano, and chipotle powder.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in Cheese: Fold in cheddar and cream cheese.
- Make Chipotle Swirl: Combine cheddar, chipotle powder, and milk.
- Fill & Swirl: Fill muffin cups, add swirl, and gently swirl into batter.
- Add Finishing Touches: Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan (optional).
- Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Squeezing the zucchini is crucial to prevent soggy muffins. Adjust chipotle powder to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg