Description
Delicious and easy-to-make chicken cakes featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with flavorful vegetables and spices, pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a main course or snack, and great for using leftover chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped chicken, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, celery, bell pepper, green onions, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Form Patties: Using your hands, shape the mixture into 6 to 8 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook Patties: Add the chicken cakes to the skillet in batches, cooking each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until they are golden brown and warmed throughout.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked cakes and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce, salad, or on a bun.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for quick preparation.
- These cakes freeze well; shape into patties and freeze uncooked for later use.
- To add heat, mix in a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
