Easy Brazilian Chicken Croquettes
Ingredients
- 2 cups water (can be from chicken cooking)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 medium potato, cooked with skin, peeled and mashed (optional)
- salt to taste
Preparation
Place water, milk, margarine, chicken bouillon cube, potato (if using), and salt in a saucepan and mix until boiling
Reduce heat and add flour all at once
Stir until the dough is smooth and homogeneous and pulls away from the bottom of the pan
Transfer to a surface, stir the dough slightly and knead until smooth
Fill with your preferred filling
Dip in a mixture of half water and half milk, then coat in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden
Notes
The water can be from cooking chicken for extra flavor
Potato is optional
