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Spicy Lemon Chicken Bites

Great Tastes 2011/2012
Lemon, garlic and herbs flavour these mini chicken patties.

  • 1 lb (500 g) Manitoba ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry bread crumbs
  • 1 none (1) small onion, minced
  • 1 clove (1) garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH dried oregano, dried basil and red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground white pepper
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of half a lemon

In a large bowl, combine all 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(or until cooked through), turning once.

Stuff into mini pita pockets with tomato, cucumber and a little Dill & Mint Yogurt Sauce.

Variation: Make chicken mixture into meatballs or burger sized patties.

Courtesy of Manitoba Chicken Producers

Serve with: Luis Felipe Edwards Family Selection Shiraz (Red Wine, Chile) or Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Wine, Chile)

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Course
Cooking Time
8 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Yields
10-14 bites