Bacon-wrapped Chicken Patties

Ingredients
- 400g chicken mince
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped chives
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley plus extra, for garnish
- 1 celery stalk, chopped finely
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind
- 2 Tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 6 rashers streaky bacon
- Oil, for frying
Method
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1. Combine chicken mince, herbs, celery, garlic, lemon rind, breadcrumbs, cheese and mayonnaise in a medium-sized bowl.
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2. Shape heaped tablespoons of mixture into patties and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.
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3. Meanwhile, cut each bacon rasher in half crossways then cut each half into two thin strips.
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4. Remove patties from freezer, wrap a strip of bacon around each patty and secure with a toothpick.
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5. Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. Cook patties until browned all over and cooked through.
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6. Remove toothpicks, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Tip:
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Patties can be prepared a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
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PER SERVE
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• Energy 528Kj • Protein 10g • Total Fat 9g • Saturated Fat 2g
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• Carbohydrates 2g • Sugars 1g • Sodium 208mg
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Dietary and nutritional info supplied by NZ Nutrition Foundation