
Triple Threat Chicken: Your Easiest Week of Meals Starts Here.
CHICKEN BROTH
Ingredients:
- 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 carrots (peeled and cut in half)
- 2 celery stalks (cut in half)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp salt
Preparation:
- Place the chicken with the listed ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil.
- Adjust seasoning (salt) and let it cook for at least 30 minutes. Check to ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Once the broth iis ready, strain the liquid and reserve it. Dice the cooked carrots.
- Shred the chicken. (Reserve one portion of shredded chicken for the consommé.) Store the remaining chicken in a container.
- With this extra shredded chicken, you can make countless dishes, such as chicken tacos, green enchiladas, and these chicken patties.
CHICKEN PATTIES
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, onion, cilantro, and minced garlic.
- Add the beaten eggs to the mixture. Mix all ingredients well until you achieve a homogeneous consistency.
- Take portions of the mixture and form patties into your desired size, pressing lightly to shape them.
- In a large pan, heat enough oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, fry the chicken patties until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the patties on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve the chicken patties warm, accompanied by a salad.