Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Croquettes Recipe

Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Croquettes Recipe

from amish-heritage.org
70 min
9 servings

Chicken croquettes are made with cooked chopped chicken that is mixed with a thick creamy sauce and rolled into balls. Dip the balls into egg and crumbs and deep fat fry. They are very delicious served with mashed potatoes and gravy!

Ingredients

  • 2 c. cooked chicken, ground ((leftover chicken or turkey works great))
  • 2 Tbs. butter
  • 2 Tbs. flour
  • 1 c. half and half ((you can substitute with milk))
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. minced onion flakes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 - 1 c. panko or regular bread crumbs
  • oil, for frying

Directions

  1. 1

    To make the sauce, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Slowly pour in the half and half, whisking as you are pouring.

  2. 2

    Cook, and stir constantly until a smooth paste is formed. Remove from the heat and add the seasonings. Cool.

  3. 3

    Mix the chopped chicken with the creamy sauce. Form into 9 - 12 balls and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

  4. 4

    Dip the balls into beaten eggs, then roll into bread crumbs.

  5. 5

    Deep fat fry several croquettes at a time, with your oil between 325° and 350°, for several minutes until they are golden brown.

  6. 6

    Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Croquettes are delicious served with chicken gravy and mashed potatoes.