Corn And Chicken Patties With Basil Sauce Recipes

CORN-AND-CHICKEN PATTIES WITH BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Chop onion, if whole.
• Heat large nonstick pan over very high heat. Add oil, and reduce heat to medium high.
• Saute onion until it begins to brown. Do not wash out pan.
• Scrape off kernels. Put corn and chicken into food processor; grind.
• Add bread crumbs, mustard, cumin and pepper to food processor. Mix well. Stir onion into the mixture.
• Shape 6 or 7 patties. Brown on both sides in the pan used for the onion, cooking for about 10 minutes.
• Mix yogurt and sour cream.
• Wash, dry and chop basil, and stir into the sour cream and yogurt. Serve with the patties.

CHICKEN CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Place corn in a large bowl; lightly crush with a potato masher. Stir in the chicken, egg, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into the corn mixture just until combined. , In a deep-fat fryer or skillet, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil. Fry for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. , In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth. Add chilies. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with corn fritters; sprinkle with cheese if desired.

SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BROWN BUTTER CORN

Steps:

• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Rub garlic and thyme on chicken, and set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter, letting butter melt. Add chicken and sear, undisturbed, until browned on both sides, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Over medium heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides and it smells nutty and toasty, 2 to 3 minutes. (Watch carefully to see that it doesn't burn.) Add corn and a big pinch of salt and black pepper. Sauté until tender and golden brown, 2 minutes.
• Add chicken back to the skillet. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and corn is caramelized, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and taste corn, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Stir in basil and squeeze 2 lime wedges over the top. Serve garnished with sliced scallions and more lime wedges.