Name: Leftover Chicken Croquettes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups of leftover cooked chicken, shredded; 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup of mayonnaise; 1/4 cup of chopped parsley; 1/4 cup of chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1/4 teaspoon of pepper; 1/4 teaspoon of paprika; 1/4 cup of flour; 1 egg, beaten; Vegetable oil for frying

Leftover Chicken Croquettes Recipe

Ashleigh Whitmore Modified: July 19, 2024

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How To Make Leftover Chicken Croquettes

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups of leftover cooked chicken, shredded
1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of chopped parsley
1/4 cup of chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
1/4 teaspoon of paprika
1/4 cup of flour
1 egg, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
Shape the mixture into small croquettes.
Roll each croquette in flour, dip in beaten egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Fry the croquettes until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.