Chicken liver croquettes

6 servings

30 minutes

Chicken liver croquettes are a gourmet dish of French cuisine, where the tenderness of liver filling combines with a crispy golden crust. Historically, croquettes appeared in France in the 17th century and quickly became popular due to their convenient shape and rich flavor. This version uses chicken liver, making the dish especially soft and aromatic. The slight bitterness of the liver is softened by the sweetness of sautéed onions, while the breading adds an appetizing texture. Croquettes are perfect as a hot appetizer, pair well with cream or mustard-based sauces, and are great for festive dinners and cozy home evenings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 564.7
• Proteins: 39.1g
• Fats: 32.9g
• Carbohydrates: 28.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken liver: 1 kg
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Onion: 1 head
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Breadcrumbs: 100 g
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Make minced meat from fried chicken liver with onion, 1 egg, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken liver: 1 kg
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Roll the minced meat into croquettes, coat in flour, dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Breadcrumbs: 100 g

3. Fry the croquettes in a mixture of vegetable and butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons
   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons