Portuguese chicken croquettes...

Name: Portuguese chicken croquettes...
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; 50 g butter; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 3 tablespoons plain flour, plus extra for coating; 225 ml milk; 150 g sliced ham, chopped; 1 tablespoon English mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 eggs, beaten; 200 g dry breadcrumbs, for coating; vegetable oil for frying; salt and pepper

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Main Dish

Very Easy

35 min

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time20 min

Poach the chicken in enough salted water to cover for 10 minutes. Leave to cool in the liquid and then put into food processor, blend to a smooth paste.
In the saucepan heat the butter and fry the onion. Add the flour, stirring constantly until it browns.
Gradually add the milk stirring for 10 minutes. Add the chicken, ham, mustard, parsley, salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
Leave the mixture to cool and form a thick paste. Shape into croquettes .
Dust with flour, dip in the beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs. Put the croquettes on tray and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a wok or deep-fryer. Fry chicken croquettes for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Drain on paper towel and cool a little bit before serving.

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