Cheesy Chicken Croquettes

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add ground chicken to a bowl.
  2. 2Add cheddar cheese to the bowl.
  3. 3Add cream cheese to the bowl.
  4. 4Add garlic to the bowl.
  5. 5Add dill to the bowl.
  6. 6Add parsley to the bowl.
  7. 7Add breadcrumbs to the bowl.
  8. 8Crack one egg into the bowl.
  9. 9Add salt to the bowl.
  10. 10Add fresh cracked black pepper to the bowl.
  11. 11Squeeze lemon juice into the bowl.
  12. 12Put on gloves.
  13. 13Mix all ingredients in the bowl thoroughly.
  14. 14Place the mixed chicken mixture into the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  15. 15Wet your gloved hands with water to prevent sticking.
  16. 16Grab a handful of the chicken mixture and shape it into a croquette patty.
  17. 17Heat avocado oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
  18. 18Place the chicken croquettes into the hot pan.
  19. 19Sear the croquettes until golden brown on one side.
  20. 20Flip the croquettes and cook until the other side is golden brown.
  21. 21Remove the croquettes from the pan and finish cooking them in the oven.
  22. 22Add more butter to the pan.
  23. 23Add shallots and garlic to the pan.
  24. 24Toss the shallots and garlic around until soft.
  25. 25Deglaze the pan with Prosecco.
  26. 26Let it reduce down.
  27. 27Add heavy cream to the pan.
  28. 28Add Dijon mustard to the pan.
  29. 29Squeeze more lemon juice into the pan.
  30. 30Whisk the sauce until all ingredients are combined.
  31. 31Mount the sauce with butter.
  32. 32Stir until the butter is emulsified into the sauce.
  33. 33Finish the sauce with salt, pepper, and chives.
  34. 34Plate a couple of croquettes.
  35. 35Pour the Dijon sauce over the croquettes.
  36. 36Enjoy your meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 bowl ground chicken
  • 1 bowl cheddar cheese
  • 1 bowl cream cheese
  • 1 bowl garlic
  • 1 bowl dill
  • 1 bowl parsley
  • 1 bowl breadcrumbs
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch fresh cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 unit lemon juice
  • 1 drizzle avocado oil
  • 6 cubes butter
  • 1 bowl shallots
  • 1 bowl garlic
  • 1 bottle Prosecco
  • 1 carton heavy cream
  • 1 squirt Dijon mustard

Equipment

bowlglovespanwhiskbaking sheetoven mittplatefork

Tips

  • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
  • The sharp cheddar gives a nice bite.
  • Cream cheese keeps it moist.
  • The dill gives a subtle hint that works well with the mustard sauce.