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Chicken Patties (Easy Chicken Cakes) Recipe

Chicken Patties (Easy Chicken Cakes) Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Crispy chicken patties dance with flavor in this simple, mouthwatering dish that brings comfort straight to your plate. Packed with golden-brown goodness and irresistible herbs, these chicken cakes will become your new go-to meal for satisfying hunger with style.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs

Seasonings:

  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Binding and Cooking Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Instructions

  1. In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and finely chopped onion until the mixture becomes uniformly blended.
  2. Gently form the mixture into evenly sized patties, ensuring they are compact and hold together well.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and appears hot, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. Carefully place the chicken patties into the hot skillet, avoiding overcrowding to ensure proper browning.
  5. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, turning only once, until they develop a golden-brown exterior and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and allow them to rest for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately while hot, optionally accompanied by a side of fresh salad, dipping sauce, or preferred condiments.

Notes

  • Use freshly ground chicken for the juiciest and most flavorful patties, ensuring meat is cold when mixing to help bind ingredients better.
  • Avoid overmixing the chicken mixture to prevent tough, dense patties; gently combine ingredients just until they hold together.
  • Consider adding finely grated zucchini or carrots for extra moisture and nutrition, which works great for sneaking vegetables into picky eaters’ meals.
  • Experiment with alternative breadcrumbs like gluten-free options or almond meal for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the same binding properties.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg