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Chicken Croquettes Recipe

This Chicken Croquettes recipe is that one appetizer that everyone will beg you to create for their next event. Filled with cheese and crunchy coating, it is the ideal option to serve with your favorite dipping sauce. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 21 croquettes
Calories 257kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp flour divided
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 2 lb. ground chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese (block or stick style)
  • avocado oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a pan, cook the chopped bacon and garlic over medium heat until the bacon is crispy.
  • Add the finely chopped mushrooms and sauté until cooked.
  • Add 1 Tbsp of flour to the cooked mushrooms, then add 2 Tbsp of milk. Stir to combine.
    Steps to make Chicken Croquettes: cook the bacon and garlic, then add the mushrooms, then mix in the flour and milk.
  • Combine the ground chicken, salt, and pepper with the mushrooms. Remove from heat right away.
  • Cut the mozzarella cheese into 1 inch cubes.
    Steps to make Chicken Croquettes: Stir in the ground chicken to the mushroom mixture, add salt, and pepper, then begin rolling the meat mixture into a ball to stuff with mozzarella cheese.
  • Dip the meatball into flour, then whisked the eggs, and then the bread crumbs.
  • Heat avocado or canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook each croquette until golden brown and fully cooked. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
    Steps to make Chicken Croquettes: dredge the meatballs in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, and fry them.

Notes

  • Cut the mushrooms small- The mushrooms and bacon need to be small so that the chicken can easily mix with them. Otherwise, these croquettes will fall apart when they cook.
  • Make the croquettes slightly larger than a golf ball- You want them to be about the size that they fit into your palm, so a little bigger than a golf ball. This is to ensure they fully cook.
  • Don't overfry them- Overheating the filling can cause it to expand and split the chicken croquette in half. Only cook it enough to get it golden brown.
  • Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes before eating. The hot oil will make them just a bit too hot to eat right away, but don't wait too long! You want to enjoy the melty cheese in the center.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 14.9g | Fat: 19.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 470mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.6g