essential appetizers: chicken/gruyere croquettes

Name: Essential Appetizers: Chicken/Gruyere Croquettes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## THE CROQUETTES; 2 medium russet potatoes, about a pound; 1/2 pound(s) chicken breast, cooked and minced; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) salsa, your choice; 1 large farm fresh egg; 1/4 cup(s) gruyere cheese grated; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; ## THE BREADING; 1/2 cup(s) flour, all purpose variety; 2 large farm fresh eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup(s) breadcrumbs, finely ground; 1/4 cup(s) sesame seeds; - peanut oil, for frying; ## ADDITIONAL ITEMS; - lettuce for garnish; - balsamic reduction, for garnish; - cherry tomatoes, for garnish

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Oct 17, 2016

These tasty appetizers are actually very easy to produce, and the visual presentation is brilliant. Actually, they can be an appetizer, or used as a starter for an elegant dinner party. The nice thing about croquettes is that you can put just about anything in them that you desire… Just let your culinary imagination go wild. Crunchy on the outside, potato soft on the inside... So yummy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE CROQUETTES
2 medium russet potatoes, about a pound
1/2 pound chicken breast, cooked and minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons salsa, your choice
1 large farm fresh egg
1/4 cup gruyere cheese grated
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
THE BREADING
1/2 cup flour, all purpose variety
2 large farm fresh eggs, beaten
3/4 cup breadcrumbs, finely ground
1/4 cup sesame seeds
- peanut oil, for frying
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- lettuce for garnish
- balsamic reduction, for garnish
- cherry tomatoes, for garnish

How To Make essential appetizers: chicken/gruyere croquettes

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

THE CROQUETTES
Step 3

Gather your ingredients.
Step 4

Add the potatoes to a pot of boiling water, and cook until softened, about 20 minutes.
Step 5

Extract the potatoes from the water, and allow them to cool.
Step 6

Once cool remove the skins, and mash in a bowl.
Step 7

Add the minced chicken, cayenne pepper, salsa, cheese and egg to the mashed potatoes, and blend together.
Step 8

Chef's Note: Allow the mixture to completely cool, about 20 minutes.
Step 9

Take 2 ounces of the mixture, and roll into a 2-inch cylinder.
Step 10

Repeat for the other croquettes and then pop them into the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm them up.
Step 11

THE BREADING
Step 12

Add the flour to a bowl, and season with a bit of salt and pepper.
Step 13

Add the beaten eggs to a second bowl.
Step 14

Finally mix the breadcrumbs with the sesame seeds, and add to a third bowl.
Step 15

Roll the croquette in the flour.
Step 16

Shake off and dip into the egg wash.
Step 17

Shake off and roll into the breadcrumb/sesame mixture.
Step 18

Repeat for the other croquettes.
Step 19

Place about 1 inch of oil in a pot or pan, and heat up to 350f (180c).
Step 20

Fry the croquettes until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 21

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 22

Use your culinary imagination and see what you can come up with. I like to “paint” the plate with balsamic reduction, and add a bit of lettuce, and maybe a cherry tomato. Have fun, and enjoy.
Step 23

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Step 24

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