American · Appetizers

Chicken Cucumber Cups

Thick cucumber rounds hollowed out and filled with a lemony chicken and Greek yogurt salad with dill and red onion. Four servings in 15 minutes, with no cooking.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 15 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Build the Meal Around Chicken Cucumber Cups

  • Fresh pineapple
  • A bowl of berries
  • A glass of sparkling water

Making Chicken Cucumber Cups, Step by Step

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  1. Stir the yogurt, lemon juice, red onion, dill and pepper together in a bowl. Fold in the shredded chicken.

  2. Cut the cucumbers into 2 cm rounds, about 20 in all.

  3. Scoop a hollow from each round with a teaspoon, leaving a base about 5 mm thick. Pat dry.

  4. Spoon the chicken mixture into the cups and serve straight away.

Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Choose straight, firm cucumbers; curved ones are hard to cut into even rounds.

If the filling is loose, drain the yogurt for 10 minutes in a sieve before mixing.

Keep the filling and the cups apart until just before serving, so that the cucumber stays crisp.

Storing and Reheating

Best within 1 hour of filling. The filling keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; fill the cups fresh.

Questions and Answers

How long does Chicken Cucumber Cups take to make?

About 15 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Chicken Cucumber Cups?

Choose straight, firm cucumbers; curved ones are hard to cut into even rounds. If the filling is loose, drain the yogurt for 10 minutes in a sieve before mixing. Keep the filling and the cups apart until just before serving, so that the cucumber stays crisp.

What should I serve with Chicken Cucumber Cups?

Fresh pineapple; A bowl of berries; A glass of sparkling water.

How should Chicken Cucumber Cups be stored?

Best within 1 hour of filling. The filling keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; fill the cups fresh.

Is Chicken Cucumber Cups suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is gluten-free, kidney-friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Chicken Cucumber Cups?

About 98 kcal per serving, with 14 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

98Calories
14gProtein
6gCarbs
2gFat
1gFibre
3gSugar
30mgSodium
400mgPotassium
160mgPhosphorus

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