Chicken Croquettes
7 servings
30 minutes
Chicken croquettes are an exquisite dish of French cuisine, captivating with their crispy golden coating and tender, juicy center. Their history roots back to the traditions of refined French appetizers, where special attention is paid to texture and flavor. Croquettes are made from chicken mince enriched with egg, corn flour, and hints of spicy chili. After frying in oil, they acquire an appetizing crust and become incredibly aromatic. Served on skewers with cherry tomatoes and sweet peppers, they turn into a stylish appetizer perfect for an aperitif or festive table. Croquettes are best enjoyed hot, savoring their crunchy shell and softness inside. This dish is a harmony of simple preparation and refined taste that can surprise and delight.
1
Make a uniform minced meat from chicken fillet using a blender.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
2
Add an egg to the minced meat and mix.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Add corn flour (a tablespoon), salt, and a bit of chili. Mix well.
- Corn flour: 50 g
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground chili pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
4
On a floured surface, roll balls slightly larger than a walnut. For each ball, take a teaspoon of the mixture.
- Corn flour: 50 g
5
Heat oil for frying in a saucepan.
- Deep frying oil: 500 ml
6
Drop the balls in small batches (5-7 pieces) and fry until light golden color for about 3 minutes.
7
Remove the ready croquettes with a slotted spoon and place them on a towel or napkin to remove excess fat. Prepare croquettes from all the minced meat this way.
8
Cut the pepper into squares about the size of a croquette.
- Green bell pepper: 1 piece
9
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes.
- Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
10
Skewer the croquettes on wooden sticks alternating with vegetables.
11
It's better to eat croquettes while they are warm.