Best Easy Chicken Croquettes Recipes

CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add the flour, mustard, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; remove from the heat. , Add the chicken, green pepper, parsley, onion, lemon juice, paprika and cayenne. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Shape into six 4x1-in. logs. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. In another dish, beat egg and water. Roll logs in bread crumbs, then in egg mixture, then again in crumbs., Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 350°. Drop logs a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN CROQUETTE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add oil and butter in the pan. Make sure the butter is fully melted Once the butter is melted, add onion. Stir it for few minutes or till light brown. Add milk followed by flour. Mix well Add the shredded chicken, parsley and salt & black pepper. Mix together in circular motion. Once it is well mixed, transfer into the tray, and covered with a foil or plastic sheet. Let it chill into the refrigerator for 1 hour. After one hour, remove the chicken mixture from the refrigerator, and prepare the egg and flour. By using 2 teaspoons, roll the chicken into a round shape. Dredge it with flour, and then dip into the egg. Repeat the process on the other croquettes Add oil in the deep frying pan in Medium Low heat. Once it is hot, put the croquettes in to the pan, and let it cook for 3 minutes or until it becames dark brown. After frying, served with any sauce you like.

CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• For the croquette batter: In a heavy pot, heat the milk and chicken stock on the stove and then add the white pepper, fresh parsley and salt, if needed. In a separate heavy pot, melt the butter and add the minced celery. Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the hot milk and stock and stir until thickened and smooth. Fold in the chicken meat and allow to cool.
• Breading the croquettes: Shape 3-ounce portions of croquette batter in the shape of a cone and place on a tray lined with waxed paper. Next make an egg wash from the milk, eggs and salt. Dip the croquettes in the egg wash and then into the flour and let stand a few minutes. Finish breading by dipping the croquettes back in the egg wash and then rolling in breadcrumbs.
• For the chicken gravy: Melt the butter in a 1- or 2-quart saucepan, and stir in the flour. Pour in the stock and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the fresh parsley, white pepper and salt, to taste, (if fresh stock was used).
• Cooking the croquettes: Fry the croquettes in a pot with salad oil or liquid shortening, heated to 350 degrees F, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well and blot on paper towels. Place on a bed of mashed potatoes and top each croquette with chicken gravy.

EASY CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Mix well the chicken, soup, stuffing mix, egg, onion, and celery. Refrigerate 3 hours minimum.
• Create a 'log' shape from about 3/4 cup of mixture. Gently drop onto the counter to flatten the bottom to form a traditional 'cone' shape. (about 3" high, 2" in diameter), or form patties for a simpler method.
• Roll croquettes in bread crumbs. (At this point, you can freeze them for up to two months or cover them and place them in the fridge overnight to serve the following day. Just bring them to room temperature when ready to use if frying them).
• Fry in about 1/4" of oil in skillet over medium heat turning occasionally till golden brown on all sides and bottom, about 10-15 minutes. For a healthier version, they can be baked at 350F for about 25-30 min (from the freezer, bake 45-50 minutes). Keep warm in 200 degree oven.
• MAKE THE SAUCE: Meanwhile, In a small saucepan, stir the remaining can of soup with milk, stirring until warmed and creamy.
• Pour over croquettes or serve sauce on the side. Traditionally served atop a mound of mashed potatoes for a wonderful presentation.

BEST EASY CHICKEN CROQUETTES RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Combine 1/3 cup of the soup, chicken, bread crumbs, celery, onion and 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning. Mix well and shape into 6 croquettes or patties. Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour 2. Remove croquettes from refrigerator and roll in additional bread crumbs. In a large skillet, melt 1-2 tbsp shortening. Brown the croquettes in the shortening. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining soup, milk and 1/8 tsp poultry seasoning. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over croquettes

CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Add onion and saute until tender.
• Add flour, salt and pepper.
• Add milk slowly and cook, stirring constantly until it thickens.
• Remove from heat and mix in the bread and chicken.
• Chill one hour.
• Shape into 4 patties.
• Dredge each patty in flour, then dip in egg and then coat with breadcrumbs.
• Put enough vegetable oil in a skillet to at least 1/2 inch deep when heated.
• Fry croquettes until browned, turning once.
• Drain on paper towels.