Naples Style Rice Croquettes (Arancini) Recipe

Name: Naples Style Rice Croquettes (Arancini)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 grams Plain cooked rice; 50 grams Chicken thigh meat; 4 Green beans; 1/4 Onion; 1/4 Carrot; 1 Soup stock cube; 3 tbsp White wine; 1 Tomato ketchup; 1 slice Easy melting cheese; 1 Plain flour; 1 Egg; 1 Panko; 200 grams Canned tomatoes; 1 clove Garlic; 1 Bay leaf

Servings: persons

350 grams Plain cooked rice
50 grams Chicken thigh meat
4 Green beans
1/4 Onion
1/4 Carrot
1 Soup stock cube
3 tbsp White wine
1 Tomato ketchup
1 slice Easy melting cheese
1 Plain flour
1 Egg
1 Panko
200 grams Canned tomatoes
1 clove Garlic
1 Bay leaf

1
Mince onion, carrot and green bean into 5mm cubes.
2
Heat a pan with olive oil and saute the chicken and the vegetables.
3
Dissolve the soup stock cube in 50ml hot water.
4
Add the half of soup stock to the pan.
5
Add the rice.
6
Add tomato ketchup and white wine, and season with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer to a bowl and let it rest in the refrigerator for a while.
8
Slowly heat a pan with sliced garlic and olive oil over low heat.
9
Add the canned tomato, the rest of the soup stock (the remaining from step 3), bay leaf, and simmer.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Make round rice balls with the rice from step 5.
12
Tear the cheese and stuff in the center of the rice ball.
13
Coat it in the order of flour, egg, and panko.
14
Put in the oil slowly one by one.
15
The inside is already cooked so deep fry on high heat to brown.
16
When the surface is golden brown, transfer to a serving plate.
17
Pour on the sauce from Step 7 and it's done!
18
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762

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 grams Plain cooked rice, 50 grams Chicken thigh meat, 4 Green beans, 1/4 Onion, and more.

Yes, Naples Style Rice Croquettes (Arancini) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Naples Style Rice Croquettes (Arancini)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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