Cajun Chicken Croquettes
River Road II - Junior League of Lafayette1 large frying chicken boiled with onion, celery & bell peppers, deboned reserve broth
6 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup flour
2 cups broth
2 1/4 teaspoons Tony's Creole Seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
4 eggs
4 tablespoons milk
3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
oil, for deep frying
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour. Gradually add chicken stock. Add 1 3/4 teaspoons Tony's seasoning and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until thick. Add chicken and parsley. Blend and remove from heat. Beat 2 eggs and add to mixxture; cook 1 minute longer. Cool. Shape into croquettes.
Combine 2 eggs with milk. Beat well. Add 1/2 teaspoon Tony's Seasoning and
pepper to taste. Roll croquettes in the crumbs then dip in egg mixture. Roll
again in crumbs. Allow to stand in refrigerator for 1 hour so crumbs adhere.
Heat oil in deep skillet to 375 degrees F. Oil should be 1 inch deep. Add
croquettes and fry 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on peper towel.
Serves 8 - 10.