How to Make Gluten-Free Pesto Chicken Cakes with Spicy Dipping Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a flavorful and healthy gluten-free meal that will satisfy your cravings? Look no further than these delicious Gluten-Free Pesto Chicken Cakes with Spicy Dipping Sauce! Whether you're following a gluten-free lifestyle or simply looking to add more nutritious and tasty recipes to your repertoire, these chicken cakes are sure to please a crowd.

The star of this recipe is the homemade pesto, made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. The bright, herby flav...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup minced red onion
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 26 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 tablespoon pesto, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make dipping sauce. Place in the refrigerator.
  • Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, egg, 2 tablespoons pesto, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs and red onion. Mix in chicken until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into balls; press into 1/2-inch cakes.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cakes to the oil in a single layer; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken cakes.
  • Serve chicken cakes with dipping sauce.
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 251mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 154mg