Chicken Croquettes

Croquettes were classics on American tables in the 1950s and probably hark back to my mother’s days as a dietitian as much as to African American traditions. They were a way of saving money, as the main ingredient could be stretched with bread crumbs, onion, celery, or other items. The most typical African American croquettes were made with canned salmon. These, made with cooked chicken, were considered fancier.

Rather than breaded and fried as you might expect croquettes to be, these are something more akin to a seared chicken salad patty.