Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo - Ham and Chicken Croquettes Recipe Card
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Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo - Ham and Chicken Croquettes Recipe Card
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A classic and authentic Spanish tapas dish. Ham and chicken croquettes are delicious! These tasty little morsels are packed with flavor and have a crunchy outside and creamy middle. They take a little time but they are oh so worth the effort.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
- ½ cup ham smoked, minced
- 3-4 sprigs of parsley chopped
- 1 onion small, cut into slices
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 6-8 peppercorns
- 2-3 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs beaten with 1 Tbsp water
Panko breadcrumbs for coating.
Oil for frying.
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
- In a saucepan on medium-high heat poach chicken breast in wine, parsley, peppercorns, thyme, onion, salt and bay leaf. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. You can butterfly the chicken breast so it cooks faster. Turn heat to medium and simmer for an additional 20 minutes in the broth.
- Remove chicken from pan, set aside to cool.
- Simmer broth for an additional 20 minutes. Strain and set aside ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
- Chop chicken and ham as finely as possible. I recommend using a food processor for this. You want the meat mixture very fine but with a little texture. Transfer to a large bowl.
Make the Bechamel Sauce Filling:
- In a separate pan, slowly melt the butter and add the olive oil. Using a whisk slowly stir in the flour alternating with the milk, and the reserved broth.
- Stir in the nutmeg. Continue to whisk until the mixture is thick. The sauce for croquettes will be thicker than a traditional bechamel sauce. Drizzle from your whisk and it should form ribbons on the surface of the sauce when thick enough.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the bowl and stir to thoroughly combine. Taste for salt level at this point while warm and add salt to taste and stir in. NOTE: For quick cooling, you can spread the sauce on a baking tray with sides. The thin layer will help speed up the cooling process to about 30 minutes.
- Prepare two separate shallow dishes, one with egg mixture, and the other with breadcrumbs.
Make the Croquettes and Fry:
- Make sure your hands are well floured to prevent stickiness. You can also use a small cookie scoop to make the process go a lot quicker. The ideal size for the croquettes is about 1".
- Dip croquettes in egg-water mixture and then roll in breadcrumbs.
- After shaping balls place on a baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Deep fry in very hot oil. The temperature of the oil should be around 390°F.
- Drain on paper towel. Serve hot.
Notes
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I make the croquettes ahead of time? You can do the prep ahead of time, store them in your refrigerator in a sealed container for 1-2 days and leave the frying for last minute. Be sure to put parchment or wax paper between layers if you store them for frying later.
- Can I make the bechamel and meat mixture ahead? Yes, the mixture will also keep well overnight in a sealed container. It may develop a skin on top so give it a good stir when you are ready to for the croquettes.
- Can I freeze the finished croquettes? Yes you can fry them ahead of time and then freeze in a sealed container after they have completely cooled. Place some wax paper between layers. Store them for up to 2 months. They can be reheated in the oven at 400°F for about 6-8 minutes until warm in the center. You can also reheat in air fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes until warmed throughout. I love my Cosori Air Fryer for this!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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