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INGREDIENTS
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2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken (see NOTES)
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2 tbs finely chopped onion
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2 tbs finely chopped celery
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2 tbs finely diced bell pepper
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp pepper
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1 egg
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2 tbs water
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1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
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Oil for frying
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2 tbs butter
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3 tbs flour
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1 cup hot milk
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp dry mustard (optional)
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Pinch of pepper