Leftover Chicken Croquettes

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This easy recipe using leftover chicken is based on my grandmother's recipe for salmon cakes. A simple mixture of cooked chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, sautéed onion, parsley, and light seasoning results in crispy croquettes you'll go crazy for!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 cups diced onion

  • 3 cups cooked, finely chopped chicken meat

  • 1 ½ cups seasoned dry bread crumbs

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make chicken croquettes

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  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  3. Combine chicken, bread crumbs, and two eggs in a large bowl; stir in onion until well combined. If mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in remaining egg. Mix in parsley, salt, and pepper.

    all ingredients being combined in a large mixing bowl

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  4. Form into small patties.

    mixture formed into small patties

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  5. Wipe out the skillet; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, fry patties until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

    patties fried until golden-brown and crispy

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276 Calories
8g Fat
25g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 660mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g 51%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 285mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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