CREAMY CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Creamy Chicken Croquettes image

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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CROQUETTES
5 Tbsp butter
5 Tbsp flour
1 1/4 c whole milk
3/4 tsp ground mustard
1/4 c panko bread crumbs
2 tsp chicken base
2 tsp dried minced onion flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 1/2 to 3 c finely chopped cooked chicken
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
CRUMB COATING
2 c panko bread crumbs
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
oil for frying

Steps:

1. Place a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Add the butter and cook until melted. Add the flour and continue to cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the milk and ground mustard. Cook, stirring constantly, until a thick cream sauce forms.
3. Add the next 7 ingredients (the remaining croquette ingredients). Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is well combined.
4. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until mixture becomes firm.
5. Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs and the paprika.
6. Remove chicken mixture from refrigerator and form into 6 "patties".
7. Dredge each in seasoned breadcrumbs and place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
8. Place 1 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add enough oil to coat bottom of pan. Add the croquettes and cook until browned on each side, about 10 - 15 minutes, adding oil if needed.