southern essentials: cajun chicken cakes

How To Make southern essentials: cajun chicken cakes

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 3
  Sprinkle the chicken with salt and white pepper.
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  Step 4
  Add the butter and olive oil to a sauté pan over medium-low heat.
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  Step 5
  When the foaming subsides add the chicken, and slowly cook until done, about 10 minutes per side.
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  Step 6
  While the chicken is cooking, place the cheddar crackers into a food processor fitted with an S-blade.
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  Step 7
  Give the crackers a few 1-second pulses.
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  Step 8
  Chef’s Note: Don’t blend the crackers into dust; allow them to have chunky pieces.
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  Step 9
  Divide the crackers into two bowls, and reserve.
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  Step 10
  Remove the cooked chicken from the sauté pan, allow to cool, and then finely chop.
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  Step 11
  Add the bell pepper, and onions, to the sauté pan, and increase the heat to medium.
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  Step 12
  Sauté the veggies until the onions begin to soften, about 2 – 4 minutes.
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  Step 13
  Add the smashed garlic, and continue to sauté for an additional minute.
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  Step 14
  Remove the veggies from the pan, and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
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  Step 15
  In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken and veggies, and combine.
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  Step 16
  Add 1 cup of the cheddar crackers, and gently combine.
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  Step 17
  Add the mayo, lemon juice, Cajun mustard and seasoning, and gently mix to combine.
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  Step 18
  Chef’s Tip: Do a final tasting for seasoning.
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  Step 19
  Lightly beat the eggs, add them to the bowl, and gently combine.
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  Step 20
  Shape into patties about 1-inch (2.5cm) thick, the diameter is up to you.
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  Step 21
  Place into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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  Step 22
  Remove from the fridge, and coat with the remaining cup of ground cheddar crackers.
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  Step 23
  Place a sauté pan over medium-high heat, and add enough peanut oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
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  Step 24
  Add the chicken cakes, and cook until nicely browned, about 3 – 4 minutes per side.
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  Step 25
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 26
  Remove the cakes from the pan, and place onto a piece of toasted bread.
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  Step 27
  Add a tomato on top, drizzle with your favorite remoulade sauce, and serve while still nice and warm. Enjoy.
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  Step 28
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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