Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Chicken Croquette (Receita de croquete de frango)
Master the art of making crispy, savory chicken croquettes at home. A simple and flavorful recipe featuring shredded chicken and olives, perfect for snacks.
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Ingredients
1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
100g olives, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 beef stock cube
Tempero baiano to taste
Cumin to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 cup (requeijão glass size) all-purpose flour
100g olives, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 beef stock cube
Tempero baiano to taste
Cumin to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 cup (requeijão glass size) all-purpose flour
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets or neighbourhood grocers. Look for the 'requeijão' in specialized import aisles, or substitute with a thick cream cheese if necessary. Tempero baiano can be found in spice shops or blended from equal parts oregano, parsley, chili flakes, and black pepper.
Preparation method
- In a pan, sauté the shredded chicken with the chopped onion, olives, beef stock cube, tempero baiano, cumin, and salt; add a small splash of water if needed, cooking until the flavors meld and the liquid evaporates.
- Gradually stir in the wheat flour using a wooden spoon over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture forms a consistent dough that pulls away from the bottom of the pan.
- Once the dough has cooled slightly, shape the croquettes into small balls or your preferred shapes.
- Deep-fry the croquettes in hot oil until they reach a beautiful golden brown and crispy texture.
- Drain the croquettes on paper towels before serving.
Observations
The chicken croquette is a beloved savoury staple in Brazilian cuisine, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, quick snacks, or even repurposing leftover roasted chicken. This recipe guides you through creating a perfectly textured dough filled with shredded chicken and briny olives, resulting in an irresistible treat that the whole family will enjoy.
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