Crispy Batter Mix Recipe
These Brazilian Chicken Croquettes are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with flavorful chicken filling. A popular street food in Brazil, these croquettes are perfect for snacks or as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 croquettes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Dough
- Whole milk (1 3/4 cups/450ml)
- Chicken broth or water (1 3/4 cups/450ml)
- Salt (1 tablespoon)
- Butter (3 1/2 tablespoons/50g)
- Peeled and mashed potatoes (2 large/625g)
- Sifted all-purpose flour (3 1/2 cups/450g, or 4 cups/500g if in Brazil)
For the Filling
- Large boneless skinless chicken breasts (2/300g)
- Butter (1/4 cup/1/2 stick)
- Minced garlic cloves (4)
- Finely chopped small onion (1)
- Paprika (1 tablespoon)
- Cream cheese (2 tablespoons)
- Tomato sauce (4 tablespoons)
- Water (1 tablespoon)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley to taste
For Breading & Frying
- Milk (1/2 cup)
- Bread crumbs as needed
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine milk, chicken broth, salt, and butter in a saucepan. Add mashed potatoes and flour, cook until thickened.
- Make the Filling: Cook chicken with garlic, onion, and spices. Add cream cheese, tomato sauce, and parsley.
- Assemble Croquettes: Shape dough, fill with chicken mixture, and bread. Fry until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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