Chicken Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 F (176.6 C).
2. 2
   Cook the chicken and garlic in a non-stick skillet.
3. 3
   Add the rice and soup to the skillet and stir well to combine.
4. 4
   Add the lemon zest to the skillet, and stir well.
5. 5
   Slowly add the milk to thin the texture out.
6. 6
   Note that you might not use all of it.
7. 7
   The mixture should not be runny.
8. 8
   Taste and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
9. 9
   If you can't find pre-made shells, use phyllo dough cut into squares.
10. 10
    Spray a little bit of non-stick cooking spray in between the layers, cut them to fit tart shells, and pre-bake them for 10-15 minutes in the hot oven.
11. 11
    Spoon filling into phyllo dough shells and place them on a cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Cook in the hot oven until the shells crisp and begin to brown, about 15-20 minutes.
13. 13
    Garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme.
14. 14
    Serve warm.