Tropical Chicken Patties Recipe

Name: Tropical Chicken Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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.
2
Mix with your hands and form into four 1/2-inch-thick oval patties.
3
Put the patties on a plate, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add half of the red onion, the remaining green jalapeno and garlic, and the turmeric and cook 1 minute.
6
Add the rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water.
7
Bring to a boil, stir and reduce the heat to medium low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
8
Add the peas but don't stir; cover and set aside.
9
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Add the patties and cook until firm, about 4 minutes per side.
11
Toss the pineapple, cilantro, red jalapeno, and the remaining red onion and 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a bowl.
12
Season with salt.
13
Stir the rice and peas and season with salt and pepper.
14
Serve with the patties and pineapple salsa.
15
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Tropical Chicken Patties falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tropical Chicken Patties

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