Chicken Cakes With Avocado Mayonnaise And Tomato Salsa Recipes

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.

FIESTA CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In medium glass or plastic bowl, gently mix all salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, the cumin and salt; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
• Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).
• In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown. Serve chicken topped with salsa. Serve with tortilla strips.

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.