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Published: February 10, 2016 Last Modified: October 30, 2019 Freda Dias

Healthy, kid friendly chicken croquettes

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Who doesn’t like deep-fried stuff? I guess we all do! It’s the kind of food I believe I can indulge in once in a blue moon.

My son is developing an appetite for delicious meals, so the experimenting stage is in full swing at the moment! Like most kids, he loves fried food, but as a mom, I like to feed him healthy and nutritious meals!

Since I last experimented with the cheesy beetroot croquettes , which he loved to an extent, I thought of giving these chicken croquettes a go using this ebelskiver/ paniyaram pan too! This is the way my mum prepares them but uses semolina for the coating and pan-fries them. But the breading procedure definitely takes these good ‘ol croquettes a notch higher!

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We purchased a whole chicken the other day, some boneless portion went into making some yummy chicken Tikkas and the rest bone-in portion along with the drumsticks, went into making a super healthy and delicious chicken stock seasoned with cinammon , bay leaves, cloves, and peppercorns. I shredded the meat and thought about making these croquettes. These turned out extremely crispy and absolutely soft on the inside! I bet you would be surprised that these are not deep-fried! Why don’t you give these a go too ?? 

Ingredients:

200 grams of cooked chicken meat/rotisserie chicken

1 medium boiled gold potato, about 3/4th cup

1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste

1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilly powder/sweet paprika

1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon vinegar/ lemon juice

2 teaspoon tomato ketchup

Dash of Worcestershire sauce (optional)

2 tablespoons finely chopped onions

Handful of cilantro ( dhania ) or parsley

1 egg

about less than 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida)

3/4th cup Panko breadcrumbs / plain breadcrumbs

salt and pepper to season

oil as required

Preparation:

1.Transfer the cooked chicken meat to a food processor/grinder, grind to a very fine paste without any water.

2.In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken meat, grated boiled potato, spices, sauces, egg yolk and season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine well.

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3.Prepare the breading station: Place flour, the egg white & Panko breadcrumbs in  3 different shallow bowls, season each with salt and pepper . Make lime size balls of the chicken dough,  dredge it in all-purpose flour, then the egg white and finally coat them well with the breadcrumbs. Repeat this procedure twice if required, so the breadcrumbs adhere well. Repeat with the remaining. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 15 mins. Heat the ebelskiver/ paniyaram pan on medium heat, and drizzle few drops of oil in each cavity, place the prepared chicken croquettes in the pan, cook, turning sides until it’s golden brown on all the sides. Serve with ketchup or dip of your choice.

 

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Notes:

  1. Adjust the spices as per your preference, I’ve kept it very mild.

I would love to hear from you, please feel free to share your feedback with photos and suggestions to me at aromaticessence77@gmail.com

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Regards,

Freda

 

 

 

 

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  1. My Kitchen Area says

    February 20, 2016 at 11:59 am

    Delicious 🙂

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 20, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  2. Chitra Jagadish says

    February 12, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Delicious croquettes…. lovely clicks. ..

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks dear 🙂

      Reply
  3. Noor Elhayat says

    February 12, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    Though I’m vegetarian but those look yummy!

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      Awww thank you !

      Reply
  4. CHCooks says

    February 12, 2016 at 1:57 am

    Super yumm pictures Freda 🙂

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks dear 🙂

      Reply
  5. This Cake is Desi says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Oh these sound so good . Im loving the no frying part . I should secretly leave this recipe on my kids table ??

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      hehe 🙂 Thanks Bineesh 🙂

      Reply
  6. Neethu says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:33 am

    Wow these looks yummm??? and they can me made on a paniyaram pan..too gud..??

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks so much dear 🙂

      Reply
    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      I’ve seen someone make gulab jamuns in that pan too, will share it soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Neethu says

        February 12, 2016 at 9:17 pm

        Really???waiting to see that
        .??

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        • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

          February 12, 2016 at 10:45 pm

          ???

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  7. tentimestea says

    February 11, 2016 at 12:07 am

    These look so cute and fun! It’s not just kid friendly, but absolutely everyone friendly! I always thought that an ebelskiver pan might take up more room than it’s worth (in our already crowded kitchen!) but there’s so many possibilities and ways it can be used 🙂

    Reply
    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      The pan is so useful indeed! thanks so much! Appreciate you stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  8. anotherfoodieblogger says

    February 10, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    Nom nom nom! I would make these and eat these any day!

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
  9. Love Served Daily says

    February 10, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    They look to die for delicious. I am sure your son enjoyed them.

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks dear! yes he did 🙂

      Reply
  10. Snapshotsincursive says

    February 10, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    Freda, this looks incred-i-ble! ?

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks Gail 🙂

      Reply
  11. Traditionally Modern Food says

    February 10, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    I bet ur son would have enjoyed this tasty delight

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 12, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Yep he did! Thanks Vidya 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lynz Real Cooking says

    February 10, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    these sound very yummy! I like this Freda! Will check out the blog too! A yummy indulgence!

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks so much dear 🙂

      Reply
      • Lynz Real Cooking says

        February 10, 2016 at 6:17 pm

        yumm

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  13. Gloria says

    February 10, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    Croquettes looking yum!

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks dear 🙂

      Reply
      • Gloria says

        February 11, 2016 at 6:30 am

        🙂

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  14. Loretta says

    February 10, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    Love it Freda. We’re on the same wavelength again… I posted Goan pan rolls, you posted croquettes. I like the idea of the pan, I may have seen it at the Indian store, but I can’t really tell if you’ve baked it or browned it on the stove? They look baked, but I read that you’ve done it on the stove?

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Loretta! haha coincidence again, This is done on the stovetop 🙂 going to check out yours 🙂

      Reply
  15. MyCulinarySaga says

    February 10, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Looks awesome 🙂 sooo yum! I used the appe pan too last week – I’ll post soon !

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks dear! looking forward to yours 🙂

      Reply
  16. Vajeea says

    February 10, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Deeeelicious looking croquettes!

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks so much Vajeea 🙂

      Reply
  17. noorainsobiya says

    February 10, 2016 at 11:37 am

    I am trying this for sure… Man!! This will save me from whiny Arham.. ?
    Thank you so much Hun!!

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      Awwwww!! all kids are so fussy! sigh!! thanks a lot darling <3

      Reply
  18. alifemoment says

    February 10, 2016 at 11:29 am

    What an interesting recipe, well done! 🙂

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  19. Natascha's Palace says

    February 10, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Beautiful! Love love love!!

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks so much Natascha 🙂

      Reply
  20. Summer Daisy says

    February 10, 2016 at 10:55 am

    They look really nice ♥

    summerdaisy.net

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
  21. Mr. Militant Negro says

    February 10, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks for the reblog, Sir 🙂

      Reply
  22. apuginthekitchen says

    February 10, 2016 at 10:10 am

    Delicious croquettes and gorgeous photo Freda, beautifully done!!

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    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Thanks so much Suzanne 🙂

      Reply
  23. Lina says

    February 10, 2016 at 10:08 am

    I wish I had some now! Amazing recipe ?

    Reply
    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 10, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Thanks a lot Lina 🙂

      Reply

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