"Chicken Croquettes"

• servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

"1/4 cup flour"

"3/4 tsp salt"

"1 cup milk"

"3 tbsp butter or margarine"

"2 cups diced chicken"

"1/8 tsp celery salt"

"1/8 tsp onion salt"

"1 egg"

"2 tbsp milk"

"Sifted dry bread crumbs"

"Oil for frying"

Directions

"Mix the flour and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually add the 1 cup milk. Add the butter and cook over moderate heat (keep stirring) until thick, about 5-7 minutes."

"Add the 2 cups diced chicken, celery salt, and onion salt. Stir to combine. Cool completely."

"In a separate bowl, beat the egg and 2 tablespoons milk together."

"Shape the cooled chicken mixture into croquettes (oval or cylindrical shapes). Roll first in the breadcrumbs, then dip in the beaten egg mixture, and again in the crumbs for a double coating. Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape."

"Heat the oil in a deep pan to 375°F (hot enough to brown a one-inch cube of bread in 40 seconds). Use enough oil to fill the pan at least 2-3 inches deep. Place the croquettes in a wire basket and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes."

"Drain on paper towels and serve hot with a medium white sauce."