Chicken Croquettes
95
Ingredients
3 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
3 | tablespoons |
all-purpose flour
plus extra for dredging |
|
½ | cup |
milk
plus 1 tbsp |
|
¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
* |
½ | cup |
mayonnaise
|
|
2 | cups |
chicken
cooked, minced |
|
1 | each |
eggs
beaten |
|
1 | cup |
crackers, saltine
finely crushed |
* |
Directions
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add 3 tablespoon flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add ½ cup milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture leaves sides of pan.
Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in mayonnaise and chicken. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Shape chicken mixture into 6 balls or logs.
Combine egg and 1 tablespoon milk, mixing well.
Dredge croquettes in flour, dip in egg mixture, and roll in cracker crumbs.
Deep-fry, a few at a time, in hot oil (370 degrees) for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 105g (3.7 oz)