Crispy Chicken Patties (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups of cooked chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 whole eggs
03 - 1 tablespoon of mayo
04 - 1 teaspoon of Dijon-style mustard

→ Seasonings & Aromatics

05 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
06 - ½ teaspoon of dried thyme leaves
07 - ½ teaspoon of table salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
09 - ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne for a little kick

→ For Frying & Coating

10 - ½ cup of plain breadcrumbs
11 - ¼ cup of olive oil for pan-frying

# Instructions:

01 - Toss your diced chicken into a food processor along with the mayo, mustard, eggs, and all your seasonings (garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne). Pulse everything together until you've got a well-combined mixture that holds together nicely.
02 - Warm up the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While that's heating, scoop out about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture, shape it into a patty with your hands, then press it gently into the breadcrumbs to coat both sides evenly.
03 - Place your breaded patties into the hot skillet and let them sizzle for 3 to 4 minutes without moving them. Carefully flip each patty over and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until they're beautifully golden brown and crispy on both sides.
04 - Once they're perfectly crispy, transfer your patties to a serving dish and enjoy them right away while they're still hot and crunchy.

# Notes:

01 - For the best results, place your finished patties on a wire cooling rack instead of paper towels. This lets air circulate underneath and keeps them from getting soggy on the bottom.
02 - These patties are perfect for making chicken burgers - just pop them in a bun with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, and special sauce.