Best 3 Leftover Chicken Croquettes Recipes

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With a little imagination and a few simple ingredients, you can turn leftover chicken into delicious croquettes that are perfect for a quick and easy meal. Whether you have roasted, grilled, or poached chicken, this versatile dish is a great way to use up leftovers and create a flavorful and satisfying dish. Serve the croquettes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce, for a complete and satisfying meal. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.

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LEFTOVER CHICKEN CROQUETTES



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A mixture of chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, sauteed onion, parsley and light seasoning make croquettes you'll go crazy for! My grandmother used to make salmon cakes; I adapted that recipe to use leftover cooked chicken.

Provided by Jeanne Gold

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cooked, finely chopped chicken meat
1 ½ cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sauteed chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, bread crumbs, 2 eggs and onion and mix well; if mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in another lightly beaten egg. Then add parsley, salt and pepper to taste, mix well and form into small patties.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry patties in oil until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

LEFTOVER CHICKEN CROQUETTES



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Make and share this Leftover Chicken Croquettes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kineline

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 -3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups onions, chopped and sauteed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, bread crumbs, 2 eggs and onion and mix well; if mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in another lightly beaten egg. Then add parsley, salt and pepper to taste, mix well and form into small patties.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry patties in oil until golden brown.

LEFTOVER CHICKEN CROQUETTES



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Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cooked chicken meat, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups chopped onion, sauteed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, bread crumbs, 2 eggs and onion and mix well; if mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in another lightly beaten egg. Then add parsley, salt and pepper to taste, mix well and form into small patties.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry patties in oil until golden brown.

Tips:

  • To make the croquettes extra crispy, double-coat them in breadcrumbs before frying.
  • If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the croquettes, such as chopped vegetables, cheese, or herbs.
  • Serve the croquettes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Leftover chicken croquettes are a delicious and easy way to use up leftover chicken. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal, and they can be made ahead of time and frozen for later. So next time you have some leftover chicken, don't throw it away - make chicken croquettes instead!

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