Chicken Croquettes With Bearnaise Recipes

BEST EASY CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

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

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 CROQUETTES WITH BEARNAISE

Steps:

• Boil chicken 15 minutes in broth until chicken is tender.
• Remove chicken from broth; strain and reserve broth. Set aside.
• Position knife blade in food processor bowl and place chicken in processor bowl; pulse 15-30 seconds or until chicken is finely chopped, but not smooth. Set aside.
• Briefly saute apple and onion in a large skillet coated with cooking spray to soften. Remove from heat.
• Stir in chicken, egg substitute, salt, and pepper.
• Combine cornstarch, milk, and 1/4 cup reserved broth in a small saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir sauce into chicken mixture; shape into 6 croquettes.
• Combine panko and paprika; roll croquettes in crumbs, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 375* for 20-25 minutes or until heated. Broil last 2 minutes of heating for crunchiness of panko.
• Serve with Bearnaise Sauce.
• Yield: 6 servings.
• Non-traditional (Modified) Bearnaise Sauce: Over low heat, mix flour and butter well, until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in tarragon, salt, and pepper.

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.