Ingredients
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Chicken Cakes:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil plus more for frying
- 1/4 cup red pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup yellow pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 12 oz cans fully cooked white meat chicken, drained OR 3 cups poached chicken, chopped
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp creole or old bay seasoning
- 1 tsp dried tarragon
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
Remoulade Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp minced green onion
- 1 tsp chopped capers
- 1 tsp dry tarragon
- 1/2 tsp creole or old bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Few drops hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced peppers and green onions, season with salt and pepper, sauté until beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook 1 min, then remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, lemon juice, Dijon, mayonnaise, garlic, tarragon, parsley, creole/old bay seasoning, and 1 cup panko. Mix in sautéed vegetables, then add beaten eggs and mix well.
- Place remaining panko on plate. Using a 4 oz scoop, divide chicken mixture, coat with breadcrumbs, flatten gently.
- Chill chicken cakes for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat, fry chicken cakes 3-4 min per side until golden. Fry in batches if needed. Serve hot with remoulade sauce.
- Remoulade Sauce: Whisk all ingredients until smooth, chill until serving.
Notes
- Remoulade Sauce makes approximately 2/3 cup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Southern