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Spanish Ham and Chicken Croquettes

Crispy fried croquettes filled with a creamy ham and chicken mixture

40 minutes4 servings
Spanish Ham and Chicken Croquettes
Photo: Ewan Munro from London, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Dice chicken and ham, sauté onions in butter until soft
  2. Add flour and cook for 1 minute
  3. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly
  4. Cook until thickened, then stir in chicken and ham
  5. Season with salt and pepper
  6. Let the mixture cool, then form into 12 balls
  7. Dip in beaten egg, then breadcrumbs
  8. Fry in hot oil until golden brown
  9. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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