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Easy Homemade Brazilian Chicken Croquettes (Croquete de Frango)
Learn how to make these delicious, crispy homemade Brazilian chicken croquettes. A simple, savoury recipe featuring shredded chicken and olives, perfect for snacks or party bites.
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Ingredients
1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
100 g pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 chicken stock cube
Tempero baiano to taste
Ground cumin to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
100 g pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 chicken stock cube
Tempero baiano to taste
Ground cumin to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Where to find ingredients
For the chicken, any fresh breast from local butchers or supermarket meat counters works well. 'Tempero baiano' is a unique Brazilian spice blend; look for it in the international aisles of larger supermarkets or shops that stock Caribbean or Latin American ingredients. If unavailable, a mix of oregano, cumin, and a touch of chili powder makes a decent substitute. Olives can be found in any local pantry staple section. The chicken stock cube and flour are readily available at any grocery store island-wide.
Preparation method
- In a pan, cook the shredded chicken with the chopped onion, olives, stock cube, tempero baiano, cumin, and salt, adding a splash of water if needed until the flavours meld and the liquid evaporates
- Gradually add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon over low heat until the mixture thickens into a firm dough that pulls away from the bottom of the pan
- Once the dough has cooled slightly, shape it into small balls or your preferred croquette shapes
- Fry the croquettes in hot oil until they are golden and crispy
- Drain them on paper towels before serving
Observations
The Brazilian chicken croquette is a beloved snack, widely enjoyed at parties, as a quick afternoon bite, or as a clever way to use up leftover roast chicken.
This recipe guides you through making flavourful, golden-brown croquettes with a firm dough and a savoury filling of shredded chicken and olives, resulting in an irresistible treat for the whole family.
This recipe guides you through making flavourful, golden-brown croquettes with a firm dough and a savoury filling of shredded chicken and olives, resulting in an irresistible treat for the whole family.
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