This delicious version of chicken croquettes combines shredded chicken breast with zucchini, sweet onion, mashed potatoes, and cheddar cheese, all lightly fried to golden perfection.
1: Add chicken breasts to a large bowl. Add spices and olive oil…mix to coat chicken.
2: Add chicken to pan over medium heat & let cook for 7 minutes on each side. Remove from pan & place into blender. Pulse blender until chicken is finely shredded.
3: Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a pan & add in the zucchini & onions. Cook until softened.
4: Cook your potatoes at any time. Mash after draining.
5: Combine chicken, vegetables, potatoes & cheese into a large bowl & mix to combine.
6: Scoop 1/3 cup chicken mixture & hand form into cylinders. Set aside until done.
7: Heat 2 cups oil in a small frying pan.
8: Place croquettes into egg wash, then into the bread crumbs. Do this 4-5 times until you have enough to begin frying. Fry 3-5 minutes until bottom side is golden brown. Turn over and do the same. Remove and place onto cookie sheet covered in paper towel.
