Chicken Paprikash Croquetas | DNA Dinners

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while providing a similar flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories while maintaining creaminess.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crackers are often cheaper.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are generally less expensive than breasts.

Shred the tender chicken after cooking.

Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onion, garlic, and green pepper.

Add both Hungarian and Spanish smoked paprikas to the mixture.

Combine butter, flour, and milk to thicken and bind the mixture.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.

Double dip the croquettes: first in egg, then in bread crumbs, then again in egg, and finally in bread crumbs.

Fry the croquettes until crispy and golden brown.

Serve hot with a dollop of lemon, chives, sour cream, and gazpacho-style salsa.

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