Chicken Croquettes - Delicious recipe homemade croquette

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is often less expensive and convenient.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are healthier and gluten-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while reducing cholesterol.

Shred the cooked chicken into small pieces.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add flour to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes to form a roux.

Gradually whisk in water, stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in shredded chicken, chopped carrot, mushrooms, celery leaves, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.

Shape the cooled mixture into small balls or patties.

Dip each croquette in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.

Heat olive oil and butter in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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