Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Chicken Croquettes (Receita de croquete de frango)
Learn how to make crispy homemade chicken croquettes, perfect for snacks and savoury bites. A simple, tasty recipe with shredded chicken and olives.
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Ingredients
1 cooked shredded chicken breast
100 g chopped olives
1 medium onion, chopped
1 beef stock cube
baiano seasoning to taste
cumin to taste
salt to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
100 g chopped olives
1 medium onion, chopped
1 beef stock cube
baiano seasoning to taste
cumin to taste
salt to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the poultry counter, produce section, and pantry aisles of your local supermarket or neighbourhood market. For the stock cube, use a beef stock cube; for baiano seasoning, use a Brazilian-style seasoning blend if available, or substitute with a mild all-purpose savoury seasoning.
Preparation method
- In a pan, cook the shredded chicken with the chopped onion, olives, beef stock cube, baiano seasoning, cumin and salt, adding a little water if needed, until the seasonings are well combined and the water has evaporated
- Add the flour little by little, stirring with a wooden spoon over low heat, until a firm dough forms and pulls away from the bottom of the pan
- Once the dough has cooled slightly, shape the croquettes into balls or any other shapes you prefer
- Fry the croquettes in hot oil until golden and crispy
- Drain on paper towels before serving
Observations
Chicken croquettes are a very popular savoury snack in Brazilian cooking, ideal for parties, snacks, or using up leftover roast chicken.
This recipe shows you how to make tasty, crispy croquettes with a firm mixture and a filling of shredded chicken and olives, giving you an irresistible bite for the whole family.
This recipe shows you how to make tasty, crispy croquettes with a firm mixture and a filling of shredded chicken and olives, giving you an irresistible bite for the whole family.
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