CRABLESS CRAB CAKES WITH CHICKEN

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This Memorial Day weekend, I had a problem... I needed to come up with a crab cake recipe (for a client) that had the same mouth feel as a crab cake... but didn't contain any crab... Interesting. I don't claim that this is a substitute for crab... nothing (in my opinion) replaces crab, but it is a very tasty dish, and it goes...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c oyster crackers
1/4 c minced onion, or french's french fried onions.
10 oz cooked chicken, breast, roughly chopped
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp pickle relish (sweet or dill), i like dill
1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 dash(es) hot sauce, or to taste (i like frank's)
1 medium egg, lightly mixed
1 c panco breadcrumbs
1/4 c peanut oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Gather all your ingredients.
  • 2. In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with an S-blade, combine the oyster crackers and the French's French Fried Onions, or regular onions.
  • 3. Pulse a few times, until the crackers are broken down, but still have some big pieces.
  • 4. Add the chicken, mayonnaise, relish, parsley, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, and egg.
  • 5. Use one-second pulses until all the ingredients are incorporated, but not so much that the mixture gets mushy... You want some chunks.
  • 6. Take 4 ounces of the mixture and form into a cake, you should have 4 cakes and a bit of extra.
  • 7. Chef's Tip: I use a standard egg ring to form the patties, and it works perfect.
  • 8. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
  • 9. Pat some of the breadcrumb onto the top and bottom of the cakes.
  • 10. Chef's Tip: The cakes are very fragile, so be very careful with the patting.
  • 11. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or large plate, cover with cling wrap, and put into the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • 12. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • 13. Cook the cakes until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  • 14. Drain on paper towels before serving.
  • 15. Chef's Note: My favorite way of serving these is over some nice Cajun style rice: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-rice-side/rice-pilaf-with-a-cajun-creole-twist.html
  • 16. Chef's Note: And drizzled with a good RĂ©moulade: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-dressing/remoulade-sauce-big-easy-style-with-a.html
  • 17. Chef's Note: I made these for a client's private party, and everyone was raving and asking me for the recipe. Enjoy.
  • 18. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Md Asraful
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These crabless crab cakes are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


New Uaq
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I've tried several recipes for crabless crab cakes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Gavin Mattadeen
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These crabless crab cakes are a great way to enjoy the flavor of crab without the hassle of dealing with shells.


MOTHER NATURE THERAPEUTIC HOUSE OF HERBAL SOAP
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I love that these crabless crab cakes are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.


Obaidul Islam
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These crabless crab cakes are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Hania Jan
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I've made these crabless crab cakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


bd rakid
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These crabless crab cakes are a great way to get your kids to eat more fish. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional crab cakes.


Paul Jackson
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I made these crabless crab cakes for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Bivek Jung
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I'm a big fan of crab cakes, but I'm allergic to shellfish. These crabless crab cakes were a great alternative. They were just as flavorful and satisfying as the real thing.


Pamela Gulubela
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I was skeptical about trying crabless crab cakes, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious!


Khabib nurmagomedov
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These crabless crab cakes with chicken were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and had a great flavor.