Easy homemade chicken croquettes recipe with tender chicken, garlic, onion, parsley and a crispy golden breadcrumb coating. These delicious croquettes are a perfect appetizer or snack, ideal for parties, family meals, or any time you’re craving something comforting and flavorful.
These homemade chicken croquettes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and packed with flavor. Made with cooked chicken breast, onion, garlic, parsley and a crunchy breadcrumb coating, they are a delicious alternative to traditional beef croquettes.
Whether you're preparing appetizers for a party, family gathering or simply looking for a tasty snack, these homemade croquettes are always a crowd-pleaser. Serve them warm with a fresh tomato salad, a quick and easy carrot rice or your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients for Chicken Croquettes
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Chicken breasts - The main ingredient. Provides the texture and protein for the croquettes.
- Onion - Adds a delicious flavor to the chicken mixture.
- Worcestershire sauce - Adds a slightly spicy touch that enhances the flavor of the chicken.
- Pepper - Adds a mild spicy touch and flavor.
- Parsley - Adds freshness, color, and a light herbal touch.
- Eggs - Help the breadcrumbs stick to the croquettes and create a crispy coating when fried.
- Breadcrumbs - Form the crispy outer crust and help maintain the shape of the croquettes.
- Garlic - Adds an aromatic flavor that combines perfectly with the chicken and onion.
- Small onion - To add more flavor while cooking chicken.
- A drizzle of olive oil - Added to the chicken cooking water. Adds a little more flavor and keeps the chicken juicy while cooking.
- Salt - Enhances all the other flavors and seasons the chicken.
- Vegetable oil - Used for frying chicken croquettes.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
How to Make Chicken Croquettes
Step 1: Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Season with salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and a small peeled onion. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 2: Reduce to medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, transfer the chicken breasts to a plate using a slotted spoon, and let them cool slightly.
Step 3: Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces. Add the chicken, parsley, onion cut into pieces, peeled garlic, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped and well combined.
Step 4: Using your hands, shape portions of the mixture into small croquettes and place them on a tray or plate.
Step 5: In a bowl, beat the eggs with a fork until well combined. Roll the croquettes in breadcrumbs and then dip them into the beaten eggs. Finally, coat the croquettes in breadcrumbs one more time to ensure a crispy and even crust.
Step 6: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the croquettes and fry them until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides. Transfer the croquettes to a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain any excess oil.
Tips for Chicken Croquettes
• Pulse the ingredients instead of over-processing them to prevent the filling from becoming pasty.
• For maximum crispiness, coat the croquettes twice in breadcrumbs.
• Fry in hot oil (around 175°C (350°F)) to ensure a crispy exterior without absorbing excess oil.
• When frying, avoid overloading the skillet.
• Let the croquettes rest on paper towels before serving.
FAQs
How do I keep croquettes crispy?
Place them on a wire rack after frying and avoid stacking them while they are still hot.
Can I make these chicken croquettes ahead of time?
Yes. Shape and bread the croquettes up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to fry.
What can I serve with chicken croquettes?
They pair well with fresh tomato salad, carrot rice, garlic mayonnaise or dipping sauces.
Can I use leftover chicken?
Absolutely. Leftover roasted or boiled chicken works perfectly and adds extra flavor.
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Chicken Croquettes
Easy homemade chicken croquettes recipe with tender chicken, garlic, onion, parsley and a crispy golden breadcrumb coating. These delicious croquettes are a perfect appetizer or snack, ideal for parties, family meals, or any time you’re craving something comforting and flavorful.
4.25 from 4 reviews
- 450 grams (1 pound) chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Parsley (to taste)
- 2 eggs
- Breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 small onion to cook the chicken breasts
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Season with salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and a small peeled onion. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce to medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, transfer the chicken breasts to a plate using a slotted spoon, and let them cool slightly.
- Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces. Add the chicken, parsley, onion cut into pieces, peeled garlic, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped and well combined.
- Using your hands, shape portions of the mixture into small croquettes and place them on a tray or plate.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with a fork until well combined. Roll the croquettes in breadcrumbs and then dip them into the beaten eggs. Finally, coat the croquettes in breadcrumbs one more time to ensure a crispy and even crust.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the croquettes and fry them until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides. Transfer the croquettes to a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain any excess oil.
