Tuscan Chicken Cakes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Tuscan Chicken Cakes – Easy and Flavorful
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

18 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken , shredded and finely chopped
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs , divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise ( not miracle whip , please )
1 egg , slightly beaten
1/2 cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red pepper , drained
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
464
Sugar
4g
Fat
23g
Tuscan Chicken Cakes are a flavorful and easy dinner idea that the whole family will love. The combination of chicken, pesto, honey mustard, roasted red pepper, and red onion gives it a unique Tuscan flavor. It’s an easy recipe to make with just a few simple ingredients and can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. These chicken cakes are perfect for meal prep as they can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer. They are also a great way to use leftover chicken and are perfect for those following a low-carb or keto diet. You can also customize the recipe by adding your favourite herbs and spices to make it your own. Serve with your favourite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, pesto, honey mustard, roasted red pepper, and red onion.
2.Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
3.Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, form the mixture into 10-12 patties and coat in the remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.
4.Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
5.Add the patties to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
6.Serve with your favourite dipping sauce and enjoy!

PROS

These chicken cakes are easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
They are a great way to use leftover chicken and are flavorful and versatile.

They are also a great source of protein and have low carbs which makes them perfect for those following a low-carb or keto diet.

CONS

These chicken cakes are pan-fried in olive oil which makes them higher in calories and fat than other chicken dishes.

Also, the recipe calls for breadcrumbs which adds carbs to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of protein which is essential for building and repairing tissues.
Chicken is also a great source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6 and phosphorus which are essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and creating energy in cells.

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