CROQUETAS DE POLLO ASADO Y JAMÓN

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko gives a lighter texture.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, canned chicken is more affordable.

Finely chop the spring onions and garlic.

In a pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.

Add the chopped spring onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until soft.

Add the serrano ham and cook for a few minutes.

Stir in the flour and cook for a minute to create a roux.

Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Remove from heat and mix in the shredded roast chicken.

Let the mixture cool, then form into croquettes.

Coat each croquette in egg and breadcrumbs.

Fry the croquettes in hot oil until golden brown.

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