Asian-Style Chicken & Cashew Cakes
- 1 lb. (450 g) ground chicken
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. cashews, finely chopped, divided
- 1/3 cup each chopped fresh basil leaves and fresh cilantro
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Heinz Distilled White Vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. Thai chili sauce
- 2 tsp. nam pla (fish sauce)
- 1 serrano chile, sliced
- 15 fresh basil leaves
- Combine chicken, onions, cream cheese, 1/3 cup nuts, herbs and zest.
- Roll into 15 balls; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Dip in flour, turning to coat both sides of each patty.
- Gently shake off excess flour.
- Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add half the chicken patties; cook 3 to 4 min.
- on each side or until done (175 degrees F) and golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with remaining patties; cover to keep warm.
- Mix next 6 ingredients and remaining nuts in saucepan; cook 3 to 5 min.
- or until sugar is dissolved and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
- Cover large plate with basil leaves; top with chicken cakes.
- Drizzle with sauce.
ground chicken, red onion, cream cheese, cashews, fresh basil, flour, oil, brown sugar, white vinegar, water, chili sauce, fish sauce, serrano chile, basil
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/asian-style-chicken-cashew-cakes-136684.aspx (may not work)