Leftover Chicken Croquettes

Leftover Chicken Croquettes

This easy recipe using leftover chicken is based on my grandmother’s recipe for salmon cakes. A simple mixture of cooked chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, saut?ed onion, parsley, and light seasoning results in crispy croquettes you’ll go crazy for!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 3 cups cooked, finely chopped chicken meat
  • 1 ½ cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saut? until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 3
Combine chicken, bread crumbs, and two eggs in a large bowl; stir in onion until well combined. If mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in remaining egg. Mix in parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 4
Form into small patties.

Step 5
Wipe out the skillet; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, fry patties until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276
Calories
8g
Fat
25g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol120mg 40%
Sodium660mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars4g
Protein25g
Vitamin C5mg 24%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium285mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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