Easy Chicken Croquettes
These easy chicken croquettes are crispy, creamy, and quick to make, turning leftover chicken into a comforting snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 500 g Shredded Cooked Chicken Or rotisserie
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ Onion Finely chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 5 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
- 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 30 g Cornstarch
- 2 Eggs Beaten
- 80 g Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, just until fragrant.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken to the pan and season with salt, dried oregano, paprika, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Mix in 5 tablespoons of cream cheese and stir until fully incorporated. Add the chopped parsley and stir to combine.
- Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into 12–14 croquettes and place them on a plate. Dust each croquette lightly with cornstarch. Dip each croquette into beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the croquettes for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
- Place on a serving plate and enjoy.
Notes
Shred the Chicken Finely: I always make sure the chicken is shredded really well; it helps the filling hold together and makes shaping easier.
Add the Cream Cheese in Two Stages: I mix most of it in while the filling is warm, then add a bit more once it cools; it makes the texture extra creamy.
Chill Before Frying: I like to chill the shaped croquettes for a few minutes before frying; they stay firmer and cook more evenly.
Fry Until Deep Golden: I let them go just a little longer in the oil for that crisp, golden crust that cracks when you bite in.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg