Chicken Croquettes

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• •3 tasse chopped cooked chicken (no skin; a rotisserie bird works well here)
• •0.5 tasse minced celery
• •0.25 tasse minced Vidalia onion
• •0.25 tasse minced green bell pepper
• •2 large eggs
• •2 c. à soupe heavy cream
• •0.5 c. à café kosher salt
• •0.5 c. à café freshly ground black pepper
• •4 c. à soupe (½ stick) unsalted butter

Method

1. 1.In a medium bowl, mix together 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (no skin; a rotisserie bird works well here), ½ cup minced celery, ¼ cup minced Vidalia onion, and ¼ cup minced green bell pepper.
2. 2.In a small bowl, stir together 2 large eggs and 2 Tbsp. heavy cream. Fold it into the chicken and vegetables and season with ½ tsp. kosher salt and ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper. The mixture will be thick. Form the mixture into 4 round patties 3" across.
3. 3.In a heavy skillet, melt 4 Tbsp. (½ stick) unsalted butter over medium heat just until foamy. Add the croquettes and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Serve hot.