Chicken and Ham Croquettes

Name: Chicken and Ham Croquettes
Yield: 15 croquettes
Ingredients: Cooked chicken, to taste; Diced ham, to taste; 1 2/3 cups milk (400 ml); 2 tablespoons flour; Salt, to taste; Nutmeg, to taste; 1/2 onion; as needed Breadcrumbs,; 2 eggs; as needed Oil for frying,; 1 little butter

Bea M @beam8a

Alicante, Valencia, España

My first croquettes! And they got the seal of approval, haha. I used leftover chicken from a stew and added some diced ham. I have to say, they take some work and time, but it's definitely worth the effort in the kitchen.

Bea M @beam8a

Alicante, Valencia, España

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Ingredients

+ 1h

15 croquettes

Cooked chicken, to taste
Diced ham, to taste
1 2/3 cupsmilk (400 ml)
2 tablespoonsflour
Salt, to taste
Nutmeg, to taste
1/2onion
as neededBreadcrumbs,
2eggs
as neededOil for frying,
1little butter

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Steps

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1

Clean and chop the cooked chicken.
2

Sauté the onion with a little butter over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the flour and mix well.
3

Gradually add the warm milk, stirring constantly. Once thickened, add the shredded chicken and diced ham. Mix well.
4

Transfer the mixture to a dish and cover with plastic wrap. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
5

With the chilled mixture, shape the croquettes using two spoons. Coat each one in breadcrumbs, then egg, then breadcrumbs again. Place them on a tray.
6

Fry the croquettes. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
7

Wait a few minutes so you don't burn yourself... and enjoy!