These easy chicken croquettes are a perfect way to use up leftover chicken. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they make a great appetizer or main dish.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 120 grams bread crumbs
- 30 grams butter
- 450 grams cooked chicken
- 1 egg
- 30 grams flour
- 240 ml milk
- 50 grams onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Step 4
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
Step 5
Add the chopped chicken, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Step 6
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
Step 7
Shape the chicken mixture into small patties or croquettes.
Step 8
Dip each croquette into the beaten egg, then coat with the remaining bread crumbs.
Step 9
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Step 10
Fry the croquettes until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 11
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.