Chicken/Turkey Croquettes (Cutlets) – Recipe

This recipe makes 4-6 medium size croquettes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken meat, or leftover turkey, cooked and cut up
• 1 medium onion, chopped and sautéed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4Tbs. canola oil
• 2 Tbs. of flour
• ¼ cup of water, or chicken broth
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• Canola oil for frying

Method:

1. Heat 2 Tbs. of canola oil in a saucepan.
2. Add chopped onions, shredded carrot, and chopped celery.
3. Sauté for 5 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic and sauté one more minute.
5. Remove vegetables from the pan and add to chopped up chicken.
6. Add 2 Tbs. canola oil to the sauce pan, heat again.
7. Add 2 Tbs. flour, and sauté, stirring constantly, until slightly golden.
8. Add ¼ cup of water, bring to boil, and continue to mix.
9. Add to chicken mixture.
10. Add chopped parsley, egg, salt and pepper to taste.
11. Mix well.
12. Form oblong croquettes.
13. Dip both sides in seasoned bread crumbs.
14. Let rest for a few minutes, until the oil is ready for frying.
15. Fry lightly 5 minutes per side.

Tip:

1. I serve these croquettes with garlic and parsley mashed potatoes, home made gravy, and a fresh vegetable.
2. Great way to use up that leftover turkey meat from your Thanksgiving feast!!!!