Easy Italian Chicken Croquettes
These Easy Italian Chicken Croquettes are crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful inside, made with shredded chicken, Parmesan, herbs, and simple Italian ingredients. Perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or easy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 Lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup Italian parsley
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- pinch of nutmeg optional
For the Bread Coating
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan +
- 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic onion, and paprika powder
- whisk everything together to blend well
- 2 cups frying olive oil blend for shallow frying
Instructions
- In a food processor add the chicken breast, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg , parsley, garlic, nutmeg ( if using), salt and pepper to taste.
- Pulse until well combined, but still coarse. The texture should be thick and sticky , like a meatball. If it’s too wet add one or two more tablespoons of breadcrumbs.
- Lightly oil your hands, and form about 2 Tbsp. of the chicken mixture into small ovals, or fat finger shapes, about 2 inches long.
- Dip each croquette first in the slightly beaten egg and then in the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Heat a shallow layer of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat . Fry the chicken croquettes in batches, turning to brown evenly on all sides (about 6-7 minutes total), or until golden and cooked through.