Tropical Chicken Patties (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds ground chicken |
2 small jalapeno peppers (1 green, 1 red), seeded and minced |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 small red onion, finely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon turmeric |
1 cup long-grain white rice |
1 cup frozen peas, thawed |
1 1/2 cups diced pineapple |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Put the chicken, half of the green jalapeno, half of the garlic, the allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Mix with your hands and form into four 1/2-inch-thick oval patties. Put the patties on a plate, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the red onion, the remaining green jalapeno and garlic, and the turmeric and cook 1 minute. Add the rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stir and reduce the heat to medium low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add the peas but don't stir; cover and set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until firm, about 4 minutes per side. Toss the pineapple, cilantro, red jalapeno, and the remaining red onion and 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a bowl. Season with salt.
4. Stir the rice and peas and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the patties and pineapple salsa.
5. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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