Spanish Chicken Croquetas
Crispy fried balls filled with shredded chicken in a creamy Spanish-inspired sauce. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcooked and shredded
- ●1/2 cup intensely creamy saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- ●2 eggs
- ●1 packet spanish croquetas mix
- ●1/2 cup vegetable oil
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●1/4 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, intensely creamy sauce, and Spanish croquetas mix.
- 2
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- 3
Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Add the bread crumbs and mix until combined.
- 5
Using your hands, shape the dough into small balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- 6
Dip each ball into the beaten eggs, then roll in the flour mixture to coat.
- 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 8
When the oil is hot, add a few of the coated balls to the pan and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Remove the croquetas from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!