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Spicy Chicken Bites With Cucumber Dip Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 tsp paprika, divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsps vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
  •  Cucumber Dip
  • 1 lb skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 c fine, dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 c minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions
  • Step #1 Prepare Cucumber Dip, & chill in the fridge.
  • Step #2 Position knife blade in food processor/blender bowl.
  • Step #3 Add half of chicken pieces, & pulse 6 times or until chicken is smooth.
  • Step #4 Spoon chicken into a large bowl.
  • Step #5 Repeat procedure with remaining half of chicken pieces, & add to puréed chicken in bowl.
  • Step #6 Stir in onion, garlic, & egg.
  • Step #7 Combine breadcrumbs & next 6 ingredients; add to chicken mixture, stirring well.
  • Step #8 Shape mixture into 40 (1-inch) balls.
  • Step #9 Dredge chicken balls in flour.
  • Step #10 Place half of chicken balls in an 11- x 7- x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.
  • Step #11 Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 6 mins, stirring every 2 mins.
  • Step #12 Repeat with remaining chicken balls.
  • Step #13 (Microwaving the chicken balls before sautéing helps the soft chicken mixture hold its shape when cooked in the skillet.
  • Step #14 )Combine 1 tsp oil & 1/8 tsp paprika In a large-ish skillet; place over med-heat/flame until hot.
  • Step #15 Add 20 chicken balls, & cook 10 mins or until done, stirring every once in awhile.
  • Step #16 Remove from skillet; set aside, & keep warm.
  • Step #17 Repeat procedure with remaining oil, paprika, & chicken balls.
  • Step #18 Serve warm with Cucumber Dip.
  • Enjoy the Spicy Chicken Bites With Cucumber Dip recipe

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