Snack
Crispy Chicken & Potato Croquettes
1 h 50 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
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1 h 50 min
1 h 50 minCrispy Chicken & Potato Croquettes
what you need
Ingredients
potatoes (boiled until tender and mashed)Produce4 pieces
chicken breast (boiled in salted water and finely shredded)Meat450 g
mixed bell peppers (diced)Produce150 g
onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy150 g
eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces- sweetcorn (drained)Produce165 g
cornstarchPantry40 g- chicken bouillon seasoningPantry12 g
garlic powderSpices8 g
onion powderSpices3 g
oreganoSpices3 g- cayenne pepper (optional)Spices2 g
- smoked paprikaSpices7 g
black pepperSpices2 g- chili flakes (optional)Spices2 g
salt (to taste)Spices8 g- oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
- all-purpose flour (for the batter)Pantry35 g
water (for the batter)Other120 ml- panko breadcrumbs (or crushed corn flakes)Bakery150 g
per serving
Nutrition
324kcal
- Carbs
- 26 g
- Proteins
- 18 g
- Fat
- 16 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl ×3
Stockpot
Saucepan- Potato masher
Whisk
Slotted spoon- Deep fryer
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cook the chicken and potatoes
- Boil the chicken breast in salted water until cooked through, then shred finely.
- Boil the potatoes until softened, then drain and mash.
- Step 2
Make the filling
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded chicken, bell peppers, sweetcorn and onion.
- Add the seasonings, cornstarch, eggs and mozzarella.
- Mix until well combined.
- Step 3
Shape and freeze
- Form the mixture into small balls or oval croquettes.
- Freeze for about 1 hour to firm up.
- Step 4
Prepare the batter and coating
- Whisk the flour, salt and water in a bowl until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Place the panko breadcrumbs or crushed corn flakes in a separate bowl.
- Step 5
Coat the croquettes
- Dip each croquette into the batter.
- Roll in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Step 6
Fry
- Heat the oil to 175 °C.
- Fry the croquettes in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve.