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Leftover-Chicken Cakes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Chicken Cakes

  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp chopped basil (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup red onion diced
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Cilantro Garlic Mayonnaise (optional)

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions
 

Chicken Patties

  • In a large bowl, mix the egg, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, diced red onion, basil, and minced garlic.
  • Add shredded chicken and stir until well-combined.
  • Compress about 1/4 cup of the mixture into a patty shape, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add just enough chicken patties to fit the size of the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until browned.
  • Place patties on a paper towel lined plate to cool.

Cilantro Garlic Mayonnaise

  • Simply combine all ingredients in a bowl.