Characteristics
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Recipe Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- To bread:
- 2 beaten eggs
- Bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until golden.
- Add the flour to the pan and stir well to form a paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens and has the consistency of dough.
- Add the shredded chicken and the chopped parsley to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, she forms small croquettes with her hands.
- Dip each croquette in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs, making sure to coat them completely.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the croquettes until golden brown and crisp on all sides.
- Remove the croquettes from the oil and place them on absorbent paper to remove excess fat.
- Serve the croquetas a la Cubana hot as an appetizer or side dish. Enjoy them!
nutritional content
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 14g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Colesterol: 85 mg
- Serving Size: 2 croquettes
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