Howard Johnson Chicken Croquettes Recipe
Howard Johnson Chicken Croquettes is a popular and delicious dish that can make your special occasion or everyday meal perfect.
Ingredients
- Chicken cooked and finely chopped = 3 cups
- Butter = 4 tablespoons
- Flour = 1/3 cup
- Chicken broth = 1 cup
- Milk = 1 cup
- Eggs beaten = 2 large
- Seasoning salt, pepper, nutmeg, thyme = to taste
- Breadcrumbs seasoned = 2 cups
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour to form a smooth paste.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk.
- Whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook until sauce thickens into a creamy consistency.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped chicken.
- Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme.
- Refrigerate mixture for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Shaping and Breading
- Shape chilled mixture into cylinders or desired shape.
- Dip croquettes in beaten eggs.
- Roll croquettes in seasoned breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Frying to Perfection
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a pan.
- Test oil with a breadcrumb; it should sizzle.
- Fry croquettes in batches for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove croquettes and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Boil the chicken well and chop it finely.
- Adjust the spices to your taste.
- Keep the shape of the croquettes uniform so that they fry evenly.
- Keep the oil temperature medium while frying so that the croquettes are cooked completely inside.
- Double-coat the croquettes for an extra crispy texture.