Comforting Chicken Croquettes Recipe

Name: Comforting Chicken Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh onion, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; salt and pepper (to taste); 1 egg; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; WHITE SAUCE; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup milk

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh onion, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
WHITE SAUCE
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

1
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.
2
blend in flour, salt and pepper.
3
cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
4
remove from heat.
5
stir in milk.
6
heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
7
boil and stir 1 minute.
8
prepare thick white sauce.
9
stir in meat, 1 tablespoon minced onion and the parsley.
10
season with salt and pepper.
11
spread mixture in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 inches (or any pan for that matter), but you want to use a shallow pan to the mixture can completely cool to make it easier to handle.
12
cover and chill at least 2 hours.
13
mix egg and water.
14
shape croquettes (i use a 1/4 or 1/3-cup measuring cup to scoop out the mixture for the croquettes) and dip in egg, and then breadcrumbs to cover.
15
chill again.
16
heat fat or oil (3-4 inches) to 365 degrees in deep fat fryer or kettle.
17
fry croquettes in hot fat 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until light brown.
18
drain.
19
keep warm in 350 degree oven until serving time.

425

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh onion, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced, salt and pepper (to taste), and more.

Yes, Comforting Chicken Croquettes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Comforting Chicken Croquettes

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