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Chicken Croquettes

These chicken croquettes are a family favorite meal. Shredded chicken, mixed with spices, flour and butter, covered in panko and lightly fried. 
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chicken croquettes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Heather Seeley

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dry onion flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded and diced cooked chicken
  • 2-3 cups panko crumbs
  • 2-3 eggs beaten
  • vegetable oil enough to fry the chicken croquettes, about 1/4 - 1/2 inch.

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour.
  • Slowly pour in milk and chicken broth. Keep whisking until the mixture starts to thicken and bubble.
  • Stir in the parsley, onion flakes, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and paprika.
  • Remove pot from heat and stir in chicken. Mix until combined. 
  • Place mixture in a covered container and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. 
  • Shape the chicken mixture into small patties. Cover in panko breadcrumbs.
  • Dip in beaten eggs and then cover in panko again.
  • Fill large pan with 1/4 inch vegetable oil and heat over medium heat.
  • Once oil is hot, place chicken cakes in oil and cook until brown. (about 3-4 minutes on each side). Be sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Remove cakes from oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.

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Notes

  • Make sure to shred or dice the cooked chicken small. This makes it easier to form into a patty and also to eat.
  • It's important to give the chicken mixture time to chill. This makes it easier to form into patties.
  • Be sure not to overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken croquettes. Depending on the size of your skillet, you can usually cook about 4 chicken croquettes at a time.
  • Cook the croquettes until golden brown. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.7mg