Corsican Chopped Chicken Patties

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...There are times when improvisation in the kitchen is necessary. We had unexpected guests arrive this afternoon and a dinner planned for two had to be stretched to feed four. I had two chicken breasts halves thawed for our supper and I used them a the base for patties I extended with standard pantry and refrigerator items. My add-ins had a Mediterranean flair, so I decided to call the dish Corsican Chicken Steaks. I later amended the name to patties because I didn't feel my end result created patties that were steak-like in size. Their taste and texture are, however, more steak than burger-like. These patties have more texture than those that are made with ground chicken. I've found that ten pulses in the food processor gives the chicken the texture I'm looking for. I use no egg or bread crumb to bind the chicken mixture. I've found that the patties hold their shape without a binder if you delay turning them until a crust forms on their lower surface. They can be served in a bun or on pita bread, but I like to serve them as-is with a lemon coleslaw, found here, and a crusty Swiss Rosti potato which you can find here. I know those of you who give this recipe a try will enjoy chicken prepared in this way. The patties are fast and easy to make and they are perfect if you are looking to serve something different for a change. Here is how they are made.

Relish It - My Recipe Rotation - Lamb and Feta Patties

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Lamb is not particularly popular in the United States. Fortunately, my family never got the memo, so lamb makes regular appearances at our table. This recipe was originally developed for Gourmet magazine, and while it took me some time to get the patties from the page to the pan, the deed was accomplished just in time for a family reunion. They were praised and analyzed and the consensus was we had a keeper on our hands. I suspect you'll love the way these patties look and I know you'll be delighted by how they taste. I appreciate them more each time I make them. I hope you give them a try. Here are my original thoughts about these patties.

Flat Iron Burgers with Onion Marmalade, Blue Cheese and Arugula + Mazola Summer Grill Kit Giveaway

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This delicious burger was created for a Mazola Corn Oil promotion. Chances are, you already have a large bottle of their corn oil sitting in your pantry, and that will make it easier for you to re-create this burger for your friends and family. If you don't, I hope you will soon remedy that with a trip to your nearest market. I tend to be a brand loyal customer and the oils I use are no exception. Mazola Corn Oil was used exclusively in this recipe. I used it to grease the grates of my grill, make the amazing purple onion marmalade you see and as an added ingredient in the burgers to keep them moist as they grilled. Did you know that corn oil has a high smoke point and can be used on grill grates to prevent sticking? While I routinely use it for marinades, I also use it in condiments where oil is a required ingredient. Researchers have recently found that corn oil is more effective than extra virgin olive oil in lowering LDL or "bad" cholesterol, so I use this heart healthy oil without concern when I prepare food for the grill. If you'd like to experiment this grilling season, be sure to visit the Mazola website and take a look at some of their unique recipes. As an enticement to do that, Mazola has given me two ultimate summer grilling kits to share with you. Each set contains a bottle of Mazola Corn Oil, a 3 piece Weber stainless steel grill set, a four-way measuring spoon and a Mazola barbecue apron. If you'd like a chance to win one of the kits, simply enter the words Mazola Corn Oil in the comment section of this post and make sure I can contact you if your name is selected  in the drawing on the evening of Sunday, August 3rd. That's all there is to it. Now, on to the work at hand. The recipes I've created for the marmalade and burgers can be found below. Do try them. I think you'll be delighted.