Southwestern Chicken-Corn Cakes

Health score
33%
Southwestern Chicken-Corn Cakes
20 min.
8
362kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner table with a delightful twist on traditional chicken dishes? Look no further than these Southwestern Chicken-Corn Cakes! Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect for those seeking a quick yet satisfying meal. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves 8, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

Imagine the savory combination of tender chicken, zesty green chiles, and sweet Mexican-style corn, all brought together with a hint of fresh herbs like basil and cilantro. These cakes are not only delicious but also offer a balanced caloric profile, with 362 kcal per serving, making them a guilt-free indulgence. The crispy exterior, achieved by frying in olive oil, gives way to a moist and flavorful interior that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Serve these delightful cakes on a bed of crisp Romaine lettuce, topped with a refreshing Tomato, Basil, and Corn Relish, and drizzled with a creamy Yogurt Sauce for an extra layer of flavor. Whether you're looking for a side dish to complement your main course or a standalone treat, these Southwestern Chicken-Corn Cakes are sure to impress. Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Southwest right in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons herb-and-spice seasoning salt-free
  • 11 ounce regular corn mexican-style drained canned
  • 4.5 ounce chiles green drained chopped canned
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked chopped
  • 2.5 teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • cup breadcrumbs dry divided fine
  • large eggs divided
  • teaspoons basil fresh chopped
  • teaspoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup best foods real mayonnaise 
  • 2.5 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  • 0.3 cup roasted bell peppers red jarred drained chopped
  • servings romaine lettuce leaves 
  • servings tomatoes 
  • servings yogurt sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Remove 1/4 cup corn, and place in a large bowl, reserving remaining corn in can for Tomato, Basil, and Corn Relish.
  2. Remove 1 teaspoon chiles, and place in bowl with corn, reserving remaining chiles in can for Tomato, Basil, and Corn Relish.
  3. Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, chicken, and next 7 ingredients to corn and chiles in bowl.
  4. Combine chicken mixture until well blended; shape mixture into 8 patties.
  5. Beat remaining egg in a small bowl. Dip chicken patties in egg, and dredge in remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, shaking to remove any excess.
  6. Fry patties in hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  7. Drain on paper towels. Arrange patties on lettuce; top with Tomato, Basil, and Corn Relish, and drizzle with Yogurt Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories362kcal
Protein27.16%
Fat43.06%
Carbs29.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.13
Glycemic Load
2.03
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.749999958536%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.22mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
4.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:361.98kcal
18.1%
Fat:17.53g
26.98%
Saturated Fat:3.47g
21.66%
Carbohydrates:27.28g
9.09%
Net Carbohydrates:21.69g
7.89%
Sugar:7.07g
7.86%
Cholesterol:102.07mg
34.02%
Sodium:454.35mg
19.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.88g
49.76%
Vitamin A:9080.28IU
181.61%
Vitamin K:124.21µg
118.3%
Folate:192.02µg
48%
Vitamin C:37.43mg
45.37%
Vitamin B3:8.27mg
41.34%
Selenium:25.67µg
36.67%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.26%
Vitamin B6:0.58mg
29.2%
Phosphorus:276.92mg
27.69%
Potassium:943.11mg
26.95%
Fiber:5.6g
22.4%
Iron:3.91mg
21.7%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.66%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.42%
Magnesium:64.23mg
16.06%
Vitamin E:2.32mg
15.45%
Zinc:2.13mg
14.18%
Copper:0.26mg
13.16%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.83%
Calcium:119.14mg
11.91%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.23%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.77%
Source:My Recipes