Leftover Chicken Croquettes

Looking for an easy leftover chicken recipe? These simple chicken croquettes are perfectly seasoned and pan-fried until golden brown and crispy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups diced onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups cooked, finely chopped chicken meat
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 2

Wipe out the skillet; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, fry patties until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Combine chicken, bread crumbs, and two eggs in a large bowl; stir in onion until well combined. If mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in remaining egg. Mix in parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Form into small patties.