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Tuscan Chicken Cakes with Golden Aioli and Tomato Basil Relish
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded and chopped 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs, divided 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto 2 teaspoons honey mustard 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers, drained 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package (5 oz.) mixed salad greens 1/3 cup prepared balsamic vinegar & oil dressing Golden Aioli (recipe follows) Tomato Basil Relish (recipe follows)
In large bowl, mix together chicken, 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, pesto, honey mustard, roasted peppers and red onion. Using a 1/3-cup measure, shape chicken mixture into 8 cakes; lightly coat each with remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
In large nonstick frying pan, place oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
Toss salad greens with dressing and divide among 4 serving plates. Top each with 2 chicken cakes; drizzle with Golden Aioli. Top each cake with dollop of Tomato-Basil Relish.
Makes 4 servings
GOLDEN AIOLI: In small Bowl, whisk together: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons honey mustard
TOMATO-BASIL RELISH: In small bowl, mix together: 1 cup seeded and chopped plum tomatoes 1/3 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons (drained) chopped sun dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons slivered basil leaves 2 tablespoons prepared balsamic & oil dressing 1 teaspoon prepared basil pesto
From: Bob Gadsby, Great Falls, Montana Source: National Chicken Council.
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