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Insert metal blade into food processor.
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Place cooked chicken into the processor bowl and pulse until chicken is uniformly and finely chopped.
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Remove chicken to a large bowl and set aside.
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Add softened cream cheese to the food processor bowl and pulse until smooth.
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Add 1/4 cup of the hot sauce, garlic powder and onion powder to the cream cheese and pulse until smooth.
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Taste to see if youd like to add the other 1/4 cup of hot sauce (I used Franks Red Hot).
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Add cream cheese mixture to the chicken.
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Add the cheddar cheese.
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Stir to combine everything.
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Taste to see if you need to season with salt and pepper.
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Shape mixture into 3/4-1 balls and place on wax paper lined baking sheet.
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Heat oil in deep heavy pot to 350 degrees.
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Set up a work station with three shallow pans.
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Place the flour in one pan and season with salt and pepper.
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Whisk the eggs with a tablespoon of water in the second pan.
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Place the Panko bread crumbs in the third pan.
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Roll each chicken ball in the flour, then in the egg, then the Panko.
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Drop carefully into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until nicely browned.
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Drain on paper towel.
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Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing as a dip.
