These were really tasty and great to have in the fridge for a quick snack. We made these for lunch with a salad and a dipping sauce on the side. They are full of flavor and 2 cakes with a salad is just enough for a lite lunch. (4 people)
What you need
500g mashed potato
300g cooked chicken finely chopped
125g sandwich ham chopped
2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley and tarragon are best)
2 eggs beaten
salt and pepper
Dry breadcrumbs
The process
In a mixing bowl add the chicken, mash, ham, chopped herbs and one of the eggs. Mix it all together well, distributing the ingredients evenly through the mixture.
Heat some oil in a pan on a medium heat and place breadcrumbs on a plate.
Make 8 burger size patties about 2cm thick, dip into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, make sure they are really well coated with the breadcrumbs.
Fry them in the oil until they are golden brown on each side. Do 2 or 3 at a time and don’t overload the pan.
Place the cooked chicken cakes on some paper towel to drain off any oil.
Serve hot or cold with a salad and sweet chili sauce.
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Hi. What can I substitute for the ham or can I just omit it from the recipe? Thank you once again for all your amazing recipes.
Hi Shenaaz, you can add another 125g of well seasoned finely chopped chicken, macon, bacon. You could also add some spring onions and perhaps a little very finely chopped chili. Take your favourite flavours and make it your own. Have a fantastic weekend, G
Hi there, I was just wondering, can the sandwich ham be substituted with anything else?
Thanks,
Hi Shaista, you can substitute it with macon, bacon or anything that has a little saltiness in it. You could even leave it out and add additional chicken but I would season it well. Have a lekker weekend G
Made these for supper last night, and they were a hit. This recipe is definitely a keeper – easy, quick and absolutely delicious!
Thanks Graham for all the delicious recipes.
Di
Hi Di, Thanks for the feedback, they are great, in fact I hav.nt made them for ages and just what I feel like. Have a lekker day G
Hi Graham, As for your pasta dishes, they are mouthwatering. My children are crazy over them.
Woohoo.. happy Mom and kids… thats great Judy thanks for letting me know. Have a great weekend G
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I agree, this is the best recipe website that I have come across. I am not much of a cook but your recipes have made me want to cook. The only thing is that I am diabetic so cannot eat the lovely cupcakes etc
Thanks so much Kerry, Diabetic recipes are high on the agenda in the coming months…
Now this is how good food should be quick and simple, I am just loving your recipes Graham, all the new ideas for meals and especially dinners when one cant be bothered doing the same meal again
Thanks Sue, words of encouragement keep me going. Enjoy
Great alternative to the normal Fish Cakes and really nice – the kids love them!!