Chicken Cakes

I've said several times in different posts, that I always have a roasted chicken in the refrigerator.  I can make so many things with leftover chicken.  And one of the things my family likes is chicken cakes.  They are a knock off of crab cakes.  So easy to make, and very inexpensive.  Let me show you how I make mine.

You will need:
2 1/2 cups of cooked chicken
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup tartar sauce
1 teas. dried parsley
1 teas. garlic powder
1 teas. paprika
1 teas. dried tarragon
1/4 teas. salt
1/4 teas. black pepper
2 dashes of your favorite hot sauce
1 egg
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
olive oil

Into a food processor, place your chicken, (after you have removed the skin and bones),  I like to break mine up into chunks.

Pulse a few times until chicken is crumbly.

Transfer chicken to a medium sized bowl and add:
bread crumbs, onions, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, tarragon, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and egg.

Mix well.

Form into palm sized patties, (I get about 6 patties)

Coat each patty with Panko bread crumbs on both sides.

Add about 1/4 cup of oil to a frying pan over medium heat and cook the chicken patties for 5 minutes, until nicely browned.

Flip over and cook on remaining side for another 5 minutes until nicely browned.

Removed to paper towels to drain, and continue cooking the rest of the patties.

And that quick, you have dinner ready.

You could even make these into smaller sizes if you have children at home who need smaller sized cakes.

These are so good, and in 10 minutes they are warmed and cooked through.

They make great sandwiches.  Just add some lettuce, mayo, tomatoes, a little mustard.  Served on a toasted bun.  Yummy !!

With a side salad and some vegetables, you have a complete meal.  My family like to add a little more tartar sauce on top of the patties when they eat them.

Next time you have some leftover chicken, give this recipe a try and surprise your family.

It's a quick, easy, and inexpensive meal.

Enjoy !!