Chicken and Rice Patties

So, I had some left over chicken and rice in the fridge the other day, and I thought I'd try something different instead of having plain old leftovers. It was quick and simple, taking only 15 minutes to prepare.

You will need:

1 Cup of cooked chicken (cooked anyway you like-mine was left over roasted chicken)

2 Cups of cooked rice

1 Onion chopped finely

2 Cloves of chopped garlic

1 Bell pepper chopped in cubes

1 Chopped tomato

4 Eggs beaten

3 Tbsp of grated parmasen cheese

2 Tbsp of fresh chopped parsley

2 Tbsp of cornmeal

1 Tbsp Olive oil for frying

Salt and pepper to taste

Add all the vegetables, rice, chicken and spices in a bowl and toss well. Then, add the beaten eggs, cheese, cornmeal and parsley. Mix ingredients together well. Once everything is coated with the eggs, cheese and cornmeal, form balls and gently flaten to make patties. I suggest you form patties no larger than the palm of your hand to prevent them from breaking apart. Then, in an oiled and heated pan, add the patties and cook one side for approximately 5 minutes or until browned and then flip over and brown the other side.

These patties taste great on their own, or with your favourite condiment!!

Buon Appetito! :-)