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Chicken-Lentil Dippers

Crispy tender dippers loaded with lentils, veggies and cheese!
Course Appetizer, Dinner & Main Course, Snack
Key Ingredient Lentils
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 dippers
Calories 90

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) dry red split lentils, rinsed & drained
  • 2 1/4 cup (560 mL) water
  • 2 cups (500 mL) finely grated carrot
  • 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) onion powder
  • 1 cup (250 mL) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

Instructions

  • Add dry, rinsed lentils to a medium stock pot with the water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 10 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain.
  • In a large bowl with a wooden spoon or clean hands, mix cooked lentils, carrots, chicken, cheese and spices until well combined.
  • Form mixture into 16 small balls and roll in breadcrumbs. Gently form into dippers.
  • Preheat skillet on medium heat and add oil.
  • Add dippers to pan. Cook 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Serve with your favourite dipping sauce!

Notes

  • Make a double batch and freeze half! Reheat dippers from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1dipper | Calories: 90 | Total Fat: 4g | Carbohydrate: 6g | Fibre: 1g | Sugars: 1g | Protein: 7g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg