Canned Chicken Patties | Real Balanced (2024)

💛Why you’ll love this recipe

• Family-friendly (my toddler loves these!).
• 30-minute recipe.
• Easy lunch or dinner idea.
• Gluten-free, low in carbohydrates, and keto-friendly.

➡️Ingredients

⏲How to make canned chicken patties

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Mix Together Chicken Patty Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix together canned chicken, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, ground sunflower seed meal or almond flour, and spices until everything is well-combined.
2. Cook Chicken Patties On Stovetop: In a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop, heat some avocado oil until it’s hot and glistening. Form the canned chicken mixture into 3 patties (about 55 grams of the mixture for each patty) and place each directly into the hot pan (do not place them on a plate first and then transfer them to the pan as the patties will likely get stuck and break apart). Cook the patties on one side for a few minutes until they’re golden, flip, and then cook again until that side is golden brown, which should take another 1 minute or so. After you’ve flipped the patties over the first time, gently flatten them down with the back of a spatula. After they’ve cooked, transfer the cooked patties to a plate. Repeat these steps to cook 3 more patties. The recipe will yield a total of 6 chicken patties.
3. Serve: Serve the patties on plates on their own, alongside some steamed vegetables, or as a sandwich with 90-Second Low-Carb Bread.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

• Canned Chicken: Rotisserie chicken would work great here. Alternatively, you could use leftover chicken breasts or thighs that have been shredded up. Another option that works well is to use canned tuna or canned salmon.
• Ground Sunflower Seed Meal: If you can eat nuts, almond flour works here. You can also consider using white flour if carb content isn’t a concern of yours. Just be sure you use at least one of these options because this ingredient will combine with the egg to create a binder to hold the patties together.

✨Variations

• Add in some hidden veggies and/or fresh herbs to boost the nutrient density! We like to add finely chopped celery, onion, spinach, bell peppers, and parsley.
• Create new flavor by preparing your own chicken patty seasoning blend. I often like to add smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and ground cayenne pepper to make the patties spicy.
• Add in some brightness by squeezing in fresh lemon juice and sprinkling in a little lemon zest.

〰️How to serve

• Serve alongside steamed broccoli and/or steamed asparagus.
• These patties also go well with roasted vegetables like this Caesar roasted brussels sprouts.
• Prepare an easy sauce, like this keto Chick-Fil-A sauce or this creamy horseradish sauce, to top the cooked chicken patties and eat on a plate with a fork and knife. Or, use it as a dipping sauce!
• Eat as a sandwich with mayo and/or Dijon mustard between slices of this 90-second bread.

➜Cooking and recipe tips

• Be sure to take the time to drain and pat the canned chicken dry before you get started. This will ensure the ingredients all combine well and the patties cook properly.
• Don’t make these without the eggs or the grated Parmesan cheese. These ingredients will ensure the patties stick together (the cheese melts and forms them together), as well as make them crispy.

💬 FAQs

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