Croquettes are one of those snacks that both adults and children love. Perfect for a snack, a light dinner or simply when you’re craving something delicious.

On this occasion, I bring you a recipe to make chicken croquettes that will be the hit of any gathering. If you are a chicken fan, this recipe is for you.

Ingredients

• 1/2 chicken breast or leftover baked chicken
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 onion
• 1/2 small carrot
• 2 generous tablespoons of flour
• 200 ml whole milk
• 100 ml meat broth
• 2 large tablespoons of butter
• bread crumbs
• salt
• pepper
• nutmeg
• garlic
• thyme

Preparation

1. We start by boiling an egg in water with a touch of salt. Add the cubed breast and sliced ​​carrot. Once ready, refresh with cold water, peel the egg and chop it very finely.
2. We shred the chicken well and cut the carrot into small cubes. In a frying pan, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the mixture along with a touch of thyme and garlic. Then, we reserved.
3. In a large frying pan, melt the butter with a splash of oil. Brown the finely chopped onion and, once tender, add the flour, stirring well to integrate it.
4. Little by little, we add the meat broth while stirring. Then we add the milk and continue mixing. We keep it on low heat for a few minutes until it gains consistency.
5. Add the chicken, egg and carrot mixture to the pan. Stir well, season with salt and pepper to taste and let cook for another minute.
6. We give it a touch of nutmeg. The dough must be very firm so that the croquettes maintain their shape when frying.
7. We transfer the dough to a large container and cover. We let it cool in the refrigerator for at least a few hours. If you have time, morning to night is ideal.
8. We take out the dough and, with two spoons, we form the croquettes. We dip them in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs.
9. Fry the croquettes, a few at a time, in very hot oil. They should be golden brown.
10. Once ready, we put them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Serve hot and accompany with a delicious salad dressed with lemon.

Tip: For a different version, you can add grated cheese or pieces of ham to the dough before forming the croquettes. They look amazing!