CHICKEN AND SQUASH PATTIES

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (0.75 kg) ground chicken
• 3/4 cup shredded peeled butternut squash
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp grated orange peel
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp sage, crumbled
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• Maple or pancake syrup*

Directions

1. Combine chicken, squash, crumbs, onion, parsley, orange peel, paprika, salt, pepper, sage and egg until well blended.
2. Shape chicken mixture into 40 patties, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick frypan over medium heat.
4. Cook patties in batches until browned on both sides and completely cooked, about 6 – 8 minutes per side. Serve with syrup.