Spicy Chicken Bites With Cucumber Dip - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup minced fresh onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Cucumber Dip
1 cup grated seeded peeled cucumber
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Preparation
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Place half of chicken in a food processor; pulse 6 times or until chicken is coarsely chopped.
Spoon into a large bowl; repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
Add onion, garlic, and egg.
Combine breadcrumbs and next 6 ingredients; add chicken mixture, stirring well.
Shape mixture into 40 (1-inch) balls.
Place flour in a medium bowl.
Roll each chicken ball in flour; place in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
Microwave at medium-high (70% power) 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
Combine oil and paprika in a skillet; place over medium heat until hot.
Add chicken balls; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve warm with Cucumber Dip.
Cucumber Dip: Place cucumber on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels.
Let stand 15 minutes, pressing down occasionally.
Combine cucumber and remaining ingredients in a bowl; cover and chill.
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