Here’s a simple, classic chicken croquette recipe—crispy outside, tender inside. I’ll give you both a traditional version and a lighter, baked option.
🍗 Chicken Croquettes (Classic)
Ingredients (Makes 10–12 croquettes)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk or chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust as needed)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1–1¼ cups breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (or baking instructions below)
Instructions
1. Make the Filling
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a paste.
- Slowly add milk/broth, whisking until thick like gravy.
- Remove from heat and stir in chicken, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Let cool completely (chilling 1 hour makes shaping easier).
2. Shape and Coat
- Shape into small logs or balls.
- Dip each croquette into the beaten egg.
- Roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
3. Cook
Pan-Fry (Traditional)
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry croquettes 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
Bake (Lighter Option)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush croquettes lightly with oil.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, turning halfway.
⭐ Tips
- For extra creaminess: add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese to the filling.
- For extra crispiness: use panko breadcrumbs.
- To freeze: shape, bread, and freeze on a tray, then store in a bag. Fry/bake straight from frozen.
If you want, I can also give you:
👉 A spicy version
👉 A low-carb / keto version
👉 A gluten-free croquette recipe
Just tell me!
