BONNIE'S CHICKEN CAKES

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Provided by BonniE !

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 22

CHICKEN CAKES
1 1/2 pounds of finely chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg beaten
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno rings from jar and 1 tablespoon of the juice
2 tablespoons mince cilantro
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil for frying
DREDGING MIXTURE
1 egg slightly beaten
1/2 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
CHIPOTLE SAUCE
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons minced green onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. MAKE THE CHIPOTLE SAUCE Mix all the ingredients for the chipotle sauce in a small bowl.
2. MAKE THE CHICKEN CAKES Mix the chicken, chipotle sauce, onion, egg, jalapeno rings, cilantro, panko bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Combine thoroughly, using a little more panko if needed, and gently shape into 4 to 6 patties.
3. DREDGE THE CHICKEN CAKES Lightly coat each cake on both sides with flour, then egg, then panko bread crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
4. FRY THE CHICKEN CAKES: Heat oil in a nonstick frying pan unil very hot but not smoking. Fry the chicken cakes without crowding until golden brown. Serve each cake with a tablespoon of the chipotle sauce.
5. COOK'S TIP It is a good way to use leftover chicken, pork chops, or turkey and you can change it up with your own ingredients. Once you learn the technique, you will memorize it, as it is very easy to prepare. I serve whole cranberry sauce with turkey cakes. I serve hot apple pie filling with pork chop cakes. I am sure you can come up with your own variations!!