Spicy Chicken Bites With Cucumber Dip |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 40 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1/4 cup minced onion |
1 large clove garlic, minced |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/3 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon curry powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided |
1/4 teaspoon paprika, divided |
Directions:
1. Prepare Cucumber Dip, and chill.
2. Position knife blade in food processor bowl. Add half of chicken pieces, and pulse 6 times or until chicken is smooth. Spoon chicken into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining half of chicken pieces, and add to puréed chicken in bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, and egg.
3. Combine breadcrumbs and next 6 ingredients; add to chicken mixture, stirring well. Shape mixture into 40 (1-inch) balls.
4. Dredge chicken balls in flour. Place half of chicken balls in an 11- x 7- x 1 1/2-inch baking dish. Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining chicken balls. (Microwaving the chicken balls before sautéing helps the soft chicken mixture hold its shape when cooked in the skillet.)
5. Combine 1 teaspoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon paprika in a large skillet; place over medium heat until hot. Add 20 chicken balls, and cook 10 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil, paprika, and chicken balls. Serve warm with Cucumber Dip.
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