Chicken Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SAUCE
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, drained
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 dash fresh lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
CROQUETTES
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken
1/2 cup green onion
1/2 cup red bell pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
20 unsalted saltine crackers
1 egg, beaten with
1 pinch salt

Preparation

Make the sauce: Stir together in a small bowl and set aside.
Make the croquettes: Toss together all the ingredients except crackers and egg.
Crumble the crackers over the mixture making fine crumbs.
Pour egg over all and toss well to combine.
Use 1/3 cup measuring cup to scoop up mixture.
Form oval croquettes about 3\" long by 3/4\" high by putting mixture between palms of hands and pressing down firmly, but gently.
Heat 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a 12\" nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add croquettes and cook until golden brown on one side,about 4 minutes.
Turn and cook until the other side turns a light brown and tops are firm, about 2 minutes.
Press down gently with a spatula and add more oil as needed.
Serve immediately with a dollop of sauce.
NOTE: I crushed my crackers in a small ziplock bag before mixing them inches It seemed easier that way. I also got 8 croquettes out of this.