Chicken Croquettes

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"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: 2hrs 4mins
• Ingredients: 13
• 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.

Reviews

[Busy Mom 628]

Very good. Exactly what I was looking for. You've never disappointed me Kittencalskitchen!

 

[Sue Tip]

This just did not turn out tasting good at all. I am sorry to say that as a croquette lover I did not like this at all.

 

[Singleangel]

Much like 2Bleu, this is a "fond memory recipe" for me as well. My grandmother used to make these using canned salmon and they were wonderful! I don't actually like salmon any other way because of its pungent taste/odor. Thanks for posting this great recipe! I may just have to whip up a batch!

 

[2Bleu]

This recipe made it into Book #179627 Kittencal, Thanks so much for this recipe. My mom passed away in April, and she used to make these for me as a kid. When I asked her for the recipe years later, she unfortunatly had forgotten it. This is a close second for her recipe. I will cherish it always. Thanks again. Bird

 

[NoraMarie]

This just fit the bill.Thanks Kittencal