Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Cut: Ground chicken
Ingredients
Chicken Bites:
1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
1/2 cup (125 ml) dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 Tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, minced
1 tsp (5 ml) EACH dried oregano, dried basil and red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground white pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 lemon, juiced
Dill & Mint Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup (250 ml) plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest
1 Tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
1/2 cup (125 ml) EACH finely chopped fresh mint and dill
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
Preparation
Chicken Bites:
In a large bowl, combine all Chicken Bites ingredients and mix well. Form mixture into 2 inch patties, about 1/4 inch thick. Place on a greased baking sheet and broil for 6-8 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through.
Serve Bites with Dill & Mint Yogurt Sauce for dipping, or stuff Bites into mini pita pockets with tomato, cucumber and a little sauce. Chicken mixture can also be made into meatballs or burger sized patties.
Dill & Mint Yogurt Sauce:
Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Sauce will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
