Tropical Chicken Patties

Serves: 3

Madilyn Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

52

Sweetness

47

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cloves

Garlic (minced)

2.5 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

1 tsp

Turmeric

Directions:

1

Add the peas but don't stir; cover and set aside

2

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

3

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

4

Mix with your hands and form into four 1/2-inch-thick oval patties

5

Put the patties on a plate, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook

6

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat

7

Add half of the red onion, the remaining green jalapeno and garlic, and the turmeric and cook 1 minute

8

Add the rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water

9

Bring to a boil, stir and reduce the heat to medium low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes

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

Per serving: Calories: 517 ;Total Fat: 21 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 29 grams; Total carbohydrates: 56 grams; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 94 milligrams; Sodium: 349 milligrams Photograph by Antonis Achilleos