CHICKEN CROQUETTES 
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chicken broth
1 tbsp. snipped parsley
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated onion
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of paprika
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of pepper
1 1/2 c. diced cooked chicken

Melt butter; blend in flour. Add milk and chicken broth. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles. Cook and stir one minute. Add parsley, lemon juice, grated onion, salt, paprika, nutmeg and pepper. Cool. Add cooked chicken; salt to taste. Chill thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into balls. Roll in 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs. Lightly shape balls into cones. Dip into mixture of beaten egg and 2 tablespoons water, roll in crumbs. Fry in deep fat (365 degrees) for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Serves 4.

 

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