Leftover Chicken Croquettes

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Looking for an easy leftover chicken recipe? These simple chicken croquettes are perfectly seasoned and pan-fried until golden brown and crispy.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups diced onion
3 cups cooked, finely chopped chicken meat
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3 Combine chicken, bread crumbs, and two eggs in a large bowl; stir in onion until well combined. If mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in remaining egg. Mix in parsley, salt, and pepper.
4 Form into small patties.
5 Wipe out the skillet; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, fry patties until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes per side.