Chicken and Nut Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 cups milk or chicken stock
• 2 egg yolks, well beaten
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup nuts, broken
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• dry breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons water
• oil or fat, for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter, blend in flour and seasonings; add milk or chicken stock, stirring constantly and cook until thickened.

2. 2

   Mix egg yolks with cream; add to sauce and cook three minutes, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Add chicken, nuts and parsley.

4. 4

   Spread on a platter, cover with waxed paper and chill until firm.

5. 5

   Shape into pyramids, cylinders or cutlets.

6. 6

   Roll in crumbs, egg mixed with water, then crumbs again.

7. 7

   Preheat fat or oil to 375°F.

8. 8

   Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels.