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Leftover Chicken Croquettes Recipe

A great way to use up leftover chicken, these croquettes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Leftover chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup Mashed potatoes
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • ¼ cup Chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour for coating
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs for coating
  • ¼ cup Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mashed potatoes, ½ cup breadcrumbs, beaten egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Shape the mixture into small patties or balls.
  3. Coat each patty in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Fry the croquettes until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Croquettes, Leftover Chicken
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