Best 20 Chicken Cakes Recipes

LEMON-DILL CHICKEN CAKES

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, panko, mayonnaise, egg, dill, mustard, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Gently form into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties, then freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle some panko on a plate. Coat the patties on both sides in the panko, pressing gently to adhere.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges.

CRABLESS CHICKEN CAKES

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the chicken, cracker crumbs, onion, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, parsley, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Form the mixture into 6 cakes. Place the bread crumbs in a bowl. Dip the cakes into the bread crumbs to evenly coat.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the cakes until evenly browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels before serving.

CHICKEN CAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE (QUICK & EASY!)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, 4 sliced green onions, and 1 pressed garlic clove. Saute 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
• Stir together bell pepper mixture, chopped chicken, 1 cup soft breadcrumbs, 1 large beaten egg, 2 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp creole mustard, and 1 tsp creole seasoning. Shape chicken mixture into 8 (3 1/2 inch) patties.
• Fry 4 patties in 2 tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat process once until patties are done.
• Remoulade Sauce:.
• Stir together 1 cup mayo, 3 sliced green onions, 2 tbsp creole mustard, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 tsp ground red pepper. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Serve chicken patties topped with remoulade sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy!

CHICKEN CAKES

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together until sauce is well blended.
• Melt better in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add bell pepper, green onions, and garlic; saute 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir together bell pepper mixture, chicken, and next 5 ingredients in a bowl.
• Shape chicken mixture into 8 (3 1/2-inch) patties.
• Fry 4 patties in 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.
• Serve immediately withRemoulade Sauce (recipe follows).
• REMOULADE SAUCE: Whisk all ingredients together until sauce is well blended.

POTATO AND CHICKEN HASH CAKES

Steps:

• Grate potatoes, squeezing hard to remove liquid. Stir in chicken, onion, salt, pepper, flour, and some chopped herbs if you like. Stir in egg. Form into patties, squeezing out liquid as you go. Heat a coating of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until golden and cooked through, 3 minutes per side.

PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN WITH POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• For the chicken: Place a heavy-bottomed pan in the oven (I prefer cast iron) and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken with the lemon halves and season liberally with salt and pepper. Drizzle the chicken with the olive oil.
• Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven, arrange the chicken in it breast-side up and place the pan on the middle rack. Roast until the thickest part of the chicken measures 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before carving.
• For the potato cakes: While the chicken is cooking, thoroughly mix together the sweet potatoes, eggs, onion, Old Bay and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 6 patties.
• While the chicken is resting, place the pan it was cooked in over medium-high heat with the rendered chicken fat. Working in batches and adding more oil if necessary, cook the patties, flattening them slightly with a spatula, until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
• Serve the sweet potato cakes with the chicken and some lemon wedges on the side.

CRISPY COATED POTATO CHICKEN CAKES

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add green onions; cook and stir 1 minute. Add water; heat to rapid boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; stir in milk and Cheese Sauce pouch until sauce is melted, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat; stir in Potato pouch just until well blended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed. Whip vigorously with fork until smooth. Stir in chicken and egg, until blended.
• Place crushed potato chips on plate. Drop 1/3 cupfuls potato mixture onto chips; roll in chips to coat. Shape into patties about 3 inches in diameter.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties in oil about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until light brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

CHICKEN CAKES PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, egg, milk, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Stir in chicken.
• Shape chicken mixture by about 1/4 cupfuls into 8 (3-inch) cakes.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook cakes in oil 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve cakes topped with pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.

CHICKEN CAKES

Steps:

• Mix bread crumbs, crushed potato chips, pepper, dill, salt, and garlic together in a large bowl. Mix in chicken, ranch dressing, tartar sauce, 1/4 cup hot sauce, and green onions. Form mixture into 2-inch or 3-inch balls; press down into patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place patties in a single layer in the hot oil; cook until dark golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties.
• Whisk honey and 2 tablespoons hot sauce together to make dipping sauce. Serve dipping sauce with patties.

CHICKEN CAKES WITH AVOCADO MANGO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape in 48 1/2-in.-thick patties. Heat oil in a non stick skillet, frying the patties in batches until a thermometer inserted reads 165°, 3-5 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, place sauce ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Serve with chicken patties.

CHICKEN CAKES WITH AVOCADO MAYONNAISE AND TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Mayonnaise:.
• Roughly chop the avocado and place into your food processor with the mayo, a pinch of salt and pepper and process on high until smooth.
• Remove from the food processor, place in a bowl and cover the surface with cling wrap.
• Salsa:.
• Combine the tomato, onion, parsley, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper and mix.
• Mix in a touch of olive oil and set aside.
• Chicken:.
• Preheat oven to 180 (350 fahrenheit).
• Cook the bacon in a large heavy based pan, until soft.
• Add the onion and chilli pepper and continue to cook a couple of minutes, (do not allow onion or bacon to brown), remove from heat and allow to cool.
• If using whole thigh meat, chop the chicken up roughly and place into your food processor and process until completely minced.
• Place chicken, contents of pan, egg, lemon zest and thyme into food processor and process until all combined.
• If mixture is very wet add all the bread crumbs, if only slightly wet add a little less.
• Add a pinch of salt and pepper and process once again.
• The mixture should appear slightly oily and shiny when done.
• Wet your hands and roll small handful size balls of the mix (slightly larger for main course), then press slightly flat.
• In a non stick fry pan add a liberal splash of olive oil and cook 1-2 minutes per side over med-high heat.
• Once all the cakes have been seared, transfer to the oven for a few minutes while you organise the serving plates.

CRABLESS CRAB CAKES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Gather all your ingredients.
• 2. In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with an S-blade, combine the oyster crackers and the French's French Fried Onions, or regular onions.
• 3. Pulse a few times, until the crackers are broken down, but still have some big pieces.
• 4. Add the chicken, mayonnaise, relish, parsley, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, and egg.
• 5. Use one-second pulses until all the ingredients are incorporated, but not so much that the mixture gets mushy... You want some chunks.
• 6. Take 4 ounces of the mixture and form into a cake, you should have 4 cakes and a bit of extra.
• 7. Chef's Tip: I use a standard egg ring to form the patties, and it works perfect.
• 8. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
• 9. Pat some of the breadcrumb onto the top and bottom of the cakes.
• 10. Chef's Tip: The cakes are very fragile, so be very careful with the patting.
• 11. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or large plate, cover with cling wrap, and put into the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.
• 12. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• 13. Cook the cakes until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
• 14. Drain on paper towels before serving.
• 15. Chef's Note: My favorite way of serving these is over some nice Cajun style rice: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-rice-side/rice-pilaf-with-a-cajun-creole-twist.html
• 16. Chef's Note: And drizzled with a good Rémoulade: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-dressing/remoulade-sauce-big-easy-style-with-a.html
• 17. Chef's Note: I made these for a client's private party, and everyone was raving and asking me for the recipe. Enjoy.
• 18. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

TUSCAN CHICKEN CAKES WITH GOLDEN AIOLI

Steps:

• Whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbls mustard and garlic, cover and refrigerate.
• In a large bowl, mix together chicken, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, mayo, egg, pesto, 2 tsp mustard, tomato, and onion.
• Make 8 patties (cakes) using 1/3 cup of mixture for each and coat lightly with remaining bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Cook cakes until golden brown on both sides and drain on paper towels.
• Combine salad greens and dressing and divide among 4 serving plates.
• Add 2 chicken cakes to each plate, top with Golden Aioli and garnish with tomato.

THAI CHICKEN CAKES WITH SWEET CHILLI SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the chicken, garlic, ginger, onion and coriander in a food processor with the chilli and season to taste. Blitz for 15-20 seconds.
• Shape the chicken mixture into small cakes
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a moderate heat and fry the chicken cakes until golden.
• Serve immediately, with sweet chilli sauce and sliced spring onion.

PEPITA CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH MEXICAN CORN CAKES

Steps:

• For chicken:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pound chicken breasts into 1/4-inch thickness. Place the eggs into a dish. The next dish mix flour, salt and pepper. In a third dish place pepitas and panko. Dip chicken into the eggs and then the flour mixture, back to the eggs and then into the pepita/panko mix to coat. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray and place chicken on top. Bake for about 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• For corn cakes:
• In food processor mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half, 3 tablespoons melted butter, egg yolk and half the corn until smooth. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Add remaining corn, onion, cilantro and jalapeno and set aside. In a separate bowl mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and gently mix. In a small bowl whisk egg white until slightly stiff peaks form. Fold whisked egg into other ingredients. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, place 2 tablespoons oil. Drop batter by tablespoons into hot skillet making 8 cakes. Cook approximately 1 minute on each side or until browned.
• For mango sauce:
• In a food processor place the mango, white onion, cilantro, sugar, jalapeno and salt and process until smooth. Add chicken broth and place in small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until bubbles form. Reduce heat to low and stir in half-and-half.
• To Serve:
• Place 1 chicken breast and 2 corn cakes on each plate. Drizzle with mango sauce and garnish with crumbled queso fresco.

CHICKEN BISTRO CAKES

Steps:

• Melt the butter is a medium saute pan. Saute onion and celery until tender. Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
• Add chicken, bread crumbs and seasonings; stir in the eggs. Form cakes, uising a packed 1/3 cup measuring cup, lightly pressing to make a 3" cake. Transfer to cookie sheet or plate. Chill 15 minutes. (Don't skip the chilling - it helps the cake hold together).
• Heat 2 T. oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Saute 1/2 the cakes. Add remaining oil and saute remaining cakes.

CHICKEN CAKES WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO

Steps:

• Put chicken in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain, cool, chop. You will need about 3 cups.
• Combine ingredients for Chipotle Mayonnaise in a small bowl. Reserve 6 T for preparing chicken cakes. Refrigerate remainder to serve with cakes.
• Mix chicken cake ingredients: reserved chicken, 1/2 c panko, 1/2 c minced shallot, 1 egg, 2 T jalapeno jelly, 2 T cilantro, salt and pepper to taste. Divide into twelve 1/4 c portions or 1-2 T for appetizers.
• Place flour, 1 egg, and 1/2 panko in separate shallow dishes. Lightly coat both sides of each cake with flour, egg then panko.
• Heat oil in a skillet. Cook cakes until golden brown about 3 minutes per side, drain. Serve with mayo.

ORGANIC QUINOA RICE CAKES WITH MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Mix together the garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to form a marinade.
• Toss the chicken in the mixture and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
• Cut open the packages of Seeds of Change Organic Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic so that the opening is approximately 2 inches (5 cm) wide.
• Microwave packages for 90 seconds, then place contents into a bowl.
• Add the rest of the rice cake ingredients, except the olive oil, and mix well.
• Remove approximately ⅓ of the mixture and pulse it well in a food processor.
• Add the pulsed quinoa back into the rest of the mixture and combine well.
• To shape quinoa cakes, take about ⅓ cup (45 g) of quinoa mixture and, using your hands, shape into a small patty. Repeat with the rest of the quinoa mixture.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the quinoa cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in another skillet. Sear marinated chicken on both sides.
• Cover pan with a lid to continue cooking chicken until internal temperature reaches 165ºF (75ºFC).
• Move chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Slice chicken into thin slices.
• To assemble, place a couple pieces of chicken on a quinoa cake.
• Garnish with tomatoes, then place a second quinoa cake on top to form a sandwich.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN CAKES PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, egg, milk, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Stir in chicken.
• Shape chicken mixture by about 1/4 cupfuls into 8 (3-inch) cakes.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook cakes in oil 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve cakes topped with pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.

SMOKY CHICKEN CORN CAKES

Steps:

• Using a fork or your fingers, shred the chicken meat, discarding the skin and bones. In a medium bowl, combine the meat, chipotle, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, the onion, tomatoes, and cilantro; set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, pepper, and the remaining salt. Stir in the eggs and ricotta until no lumps remain. Fold in the corn.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. For each corn cake, spoon about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet and cook until golden brown and set on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the cakes and cook 1 minute more.
• Divide the cakes among individual plates and top with the chicken mixture. Serve with sour cream, if desired.