Chicken Cakes with Creole Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 medium-size red bell pepper, diced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Creole Sauce
• Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add bell pepper, onions, and garlic, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir together bell pepper mixture, chicken, and next 5 ingredients in a bowl. Shape chicken mixture into 8 (3 1/2-inch) patties.
4. Fry 4 patties in 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and patties. Serve immediately with Creole Sauce. Garnish, if desired.