BUFFALO CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEDDAR BITES

Buffalo Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Bites image

Provided by Raven Higheagle @ravenhigheagle

Categories Dips

Number Of Ingredients 16

BUFFALO CHICKEN BITES
1 1/2 cup(s) shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup(s) cooked white rice ("sushi" rice is best)
1/2 cup(s) cooked, finely chopped broccoli florets
3/4 cup(s) grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup(s) buffalo sauce
1 large egg
2 tablespoon(s) plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
1/4 cup(s) panko breadcrumbs
- salt & pepper, to taste
DIPPING SAUCE
1 - ripe avocado
- juice of ½ a lime
2 tablespoon(s) plain greek yogurt (iuse fage)
- salt & pepper

Steps:

For the Buffalo Chicken Balls: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a mini-muffin tin with baking spray.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together with a spatula until incorporated
Scoop out about 1½ - 2 tablespoons and roll into a ball. Place in mini-muffin tin.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until set and starting to brown on top.
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tray.
Using a knife or fork to help pop them out as some of the cheese may have stuck to the tin.
Serve warm with the dipping sauce and garnish with green onions.
For the Dipping Sauce; Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.