Chicken Bites

Chicken Bites

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken breasts 2
• Salt to taste
• Lemon juice 2 tsp
• Parsley 2 tsp
• Chopped thyme 1 tsp
• Egg 1
• Bread crumbs 1 cup
• Oil for deep-frying
• Parsley for garnishing

for Dip:

• Mayonnaise 4 tbsp
• Tomato ketchup 2 tbsp
• Paprika powder 1 tsp

Method:

• Slice chicken breasts into bite size pieces and put in a bowl. Add salt, lemon juice, 1 tsp chopped parsley and thyme. Rub the pieces well and set aside to marinate. Break egg in a bowl and beat well. Add this to the marinated chicken and mix well. Spread breadcrumbs on a plate. Heat oil. Coat marinated chicken pieces evenly in breadcrumbs and deep-fry in hot oil till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. To make dip, combine mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, paprika powder and mix well. Add 1 tsp chopped parsley and mix well. Garnish crispy chicken pieces with little chopped parsley and serve hot with prepared dip.