Chicken Croquettes

Dark or white skinless cooked chicken will work for this. You will love these! Plan ahead the chicken mixture needs to chill for a minimum of 2 hours before shaping and frying. Make certain to finely chop the cooked chicken, if possible use a herb-flavored crouton, make your own or use purchased, you can process the croutons on a food processor if desired, I have made this recipe many times, they are *very* good! :)

• Ready In: 2 hrs 4 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  medium onions, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  fresh minced garlic
• 1  stalk celery, finely diced (optional)
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3 1⁄4 cups  finely chopped  cooked chicken
• 2  large eggs, slightly beaten (might need one more egg)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  finely crushed flavored croutons (more if needed, or use seasoned dry breadcrumbs)
• 1 -2  tablespoon  minced fresh parsley
• 1  teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
• 3  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
•  black pepper
•  cayenne pepper (optional)
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. In a medium or small skillet melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and celery (if using) sauté for about 3 minutes or until soft; transfer to a large bowl.
2. To the bowl add in cooked chicken, 2 eggs, crushed croutons or breadcrumbs, parsley, seasoned salt and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine (if the mixture is too dry then add in one more egg if too moist add in a small amount more of croutons and mix again).
3. Season with black pepper to taste and cayenne (if using).
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Shape into small thin patties and add to oil.
7. Fry until golden brown.