Chicken-Ham Croquettes (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 110 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 130 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely diced country ham |
1 1/2 cups whole milk |
4 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots |
1/4 cup finely chopped celery |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1 sprig thyme |
large pinch of cayenne pepper |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
1/3 cup all-purpose flour |
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
vegetable oil, for brushing and frying |
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs |
3 large eggs |
honey mustard, for dipping |
Directions:
1. Put the ham and 1/2 cup milk in a small bowl; refrigerate 1 hour. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, celery, garlic, thyme sprig, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes; discard the thyme. Add the flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk; cook, whisking, until thick, 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
2. Transfer the chilled mixture to a food processor and pulse until almost smooth. Add the chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse until the meat is finely ground. Drain the ham and add to the food processor along with the parsley; pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl.
3. Brush a baking sheet with vegetable oil. With lightly oiled hands, shape the chicken mixture into about twenty 2-to-3-inch croquettes. Transfer to the baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes.
4. Spread the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish; whisk the eggs in another dish. Dip the croquettes in the eggs, then coat in the breadcrumbs; return to the baking sheet. Cover and chill until ready to fry.
5. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the croquettes until browned, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature with honey mustard.
6. Photograph by Con Poulos
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