Leftover Chicken Croquettes
Leftover Chicken Croquettes turn cooked chicken into tender, golden patties with a crisp breadcrumb exterior and savory onion throughout. Lightly herbed with parsley and seasoned just right, they’re satisfying bites perfect for weeknight dinners, snacks, or party platters with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Leftover Chicken Croquettes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Combine the chicken, bread crumbs, and two eggs in a large bowl; stir in the onion until well combined. If the mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in the remaining egg. Mix in the parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Shape the mixture into small patties.
- 5
Wipe out the skillet; add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the patties until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- Calories 332.73 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 30.0 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 30.25 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.28 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 169.71 mg High 57%
- Sodium 1063.8 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 3.37 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.89 g --
- Added Sugars 2.52 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 80.94 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 487.56 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 22.7 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Leftover Chicken Croquettes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 332.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Leftover Chicken Croquettes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Onion, Eggs, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Leftover Chicken Croquettes?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Leftover Chicken Croquettes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Leftover Chicken Croquettes healthy?
- Leftover Chicken Croquettes has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 332.73 calories and 30.0 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1063.8 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.73 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.52 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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