Spicy Chicken Bites with Cucumber Dip
Ready In: 45 mins
Serves: 40
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
- 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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