Croquetas de Pollo (Chicken Croquettes)

Ingredients

• For the Chicken Filling:
• 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken 🐔
• 2 tbsp butter 🧈
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup milk 🥛
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
• For Breading & Frying:
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
• 2 eggs, beaten 🥚
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• For Serving:
• Fresh lime wedges 🍋
• Garlic aioli or spicy mayo for dipping

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Make the Chicken Filling
2. 2In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft.
3. 3Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, forming a roux.
4. 4Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until thickened.
5. 5Mix in shredded chicken, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and parsley.
6. 6Remove from heat and let the mixture cool. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7. 72️⃣ Shape & Bread the Croquettes
8. 8Once chilled, roll the mixture into small logs or balls.
9. 9Dredge each croquette in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
10. 103️⃣ Fry to Perfection
11. 11Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat (350°F/175°C).
12. 12Fry croquettes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
13. 13Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
14. 144️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
15. 15Serve hot with fresh lime wedges and your favorite dipping sauce!