sweet potato and kale chicken patties

These chicken patties are one of my all time favorite Paleo recipes. I've tried them with both ground chicken breast and ground thighs, and the thighs are way better. I topped them with guacamole - yum!  I have used spinach instead of kale and they are still super tasty. 

Sweet Potato and Kale Chicken Patties

1 pound ground chicken thighs

2 green onions, finely chopped

1/2 medium sweet potato, shredded

2 1/2 cups kale, finely chopped (leaves only)

1/2 tsp salt

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 egg

2 tbsp coconut flour

Instructions:

Heat 1 tsp coconut oil or avocado oil in a medium skillet over high heat.  Add green onions and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add sweet potatoes and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, until barely tender.  Add kale and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Put chicken in a large mixing bowl and add salt, garlic, paprika, mustard, egg, coconut flour, and sweet potato mix. Mix together with hands until well combined.

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Divide your mixture into 6 or 7 even patties. Coat the bottom of a pan with coconut oil (or bacon grease - yum!) and cook patties until a golden crust forms, about 5 to 6 minutes.  Flip and cook for another 5 or 6 minutes, or until cooked through.

I have also grilled these over high heat for about 5 minutes a side.

Recipe and photo from Multiply Delicious - Great resource for Paleo recipes