Creamy Chicken Croquetas
You can have mini pot pies in one bite with these famous Spanish croquetas when you use roasted chicken to make these classic Spanish two-bite treats, filled with creamy béchamel sauce and frozen peas – almost like having a miniature chicken pot pie to pop in your mouth! Kids will love them, game day fans will gobble them up. It’s also the perfect addition to any fall or winter meal as a perfect tapa, Spanish side dish or Spanish main dish!
Ingredients
Instructions
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over low-medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
Add the all-purpose flour to the softened onion and stir for a couple of minutes until the flour is cooked and no longer tastes like paste.
Gradually add the warm milk to the saucepan, whisking continuously. Once the milk is fully incorporated, add the cream and continue stirring for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir until well combined. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Transfer the mixture to a rectangular container and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
Remove the chilled mixture from the container and place it on a cutting board. Using a pastry cutter or knife, cut the mixture into rectangular batons, about the size of a fat thumb.
Coat each baton lightly with flour, then dip it into the egg wash (made by whisking the egg and water together), and finally coat it with the finely ground panko breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 190°C (375°F). Gently slide the coated croquetas into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the fried croquetas from the oil and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
Allow the croquetas to cool slightly before serving. They should be hot and creamy on the inside.
And if you want to learn more details about how easy it is to make this dish, just click on the video below and watch it now!
