Chicken Tikka Masala Rice Bites

Bite into a flavor explosion with these Chicken Tikka Masala Rice Bites! Perfect for parties or a fun dinner twist, these little gems pack a punch of Indian-inspired deliciousness.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

2. 2

   Remove Deep Indian Kitchen Chicken Tikka Masala from the box, puncture the film with a fork 3 times, and microwave for 2 minutes. Remove chicken and dice into small pieces. Put the diced chicken into a medium-sized bowl with the rice and sauce.

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   In that bowl, add the red onion, jalapeño, ¼ cup (10 G) cilantro, cumin, salt, cheddar cheese, ½ cup panko, and 1 whisked egg. Mix until everything is combined and let sit for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Divide the mixture and use your hands to roll into 8 even balls, making sure they are tightly packed.

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   Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for 15 minutes to set up.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 2 eggs. In another small bowl, place the panko.

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   Remove the rice bites from the freezer and coat each bite first in the egg and then in the panko, slightly pressing the panko onto the bite evenly.

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   Fill a small, high-walled sauce pan with 2” of canola oil and heat to 350ºF. Working in batches, lower the bites into the oil 4 at a time using a slotted spoon and cook for 30 seconds on each side or until golden brown.

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   Place the fried bites back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven and serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

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    Enjoy!

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