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    Mom’s famous Chicken Cakes

    Published: Mar 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 9, 2019 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Mom’s famous chicken cakes or chicken croquettes, have to be my all-time favorite meal she made. Shredded chicken, mixed with spices, flour and butter, covered in Panko and lightly fried.

    3 chicken cakes on a green plate
    Chicken croquette

    So here it is, probably my all time favorite recipe my mom has passed down to me…..drum roll please….CHICKEN CAKES!

    I know, kinda sounds weird, but seriously, I love these things and so does everyone else I invite over for dinner. My kids LOVE them, my husband LOVES them, and of course I do too.  It is a super simple recipe, just takes a little time to let the mixture chill before you crisp them up. If you have a larger family, like me (3 kids), I would recommend doubling the recipe.

    How to Make Chicken Croquettes

    One of the keys to this dish is making sure the chicken is shredded and chopped. You don’t want big hunks of chicken in the mixture. Feel free to use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own. Typically, I boil my chicken until it is cooked and then shred and chop.

    • Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. Add in milk and chicken broth. Stir until the mixture thickens. Cook for about 1 minute.

    bowl of shredded chicken

    • Stir in parsley, lemon juice, onion flakes, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and paprika.
    • Remove the saucepan from heat. Combine sauce with shredded chicken. 
    • Place the mixture in a container and put in the refrigerator until mixture has cooled. At least one hour. 

    Chicken cake mixture in a glass bowl

    • Form them into nice patties. Sometimes my husband will make them a little smaller for the kids so they can pick them up like a chicken nugget.
    • Next, roll the chicken croquettes in Panko crumbs and then dip in egg mixture and then cover in more Panko crumbs. 

    3 chicken cake patties ready to be fried

    • Fry in heated vegetable oil. Cook about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown on each side. 

    What to Serve with Chicken Croquettes

    There are many different things I serve along side these chicken cakes. Here are a few of my favorites:

    • Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Broccoli
    • Loaded Ranch Mashed Potatoes
    • Hash Brown Casserole
    • Vegetable Casserole
    • Corn Salad

    Chicken Cake cut in half with a tomato

    Tips for Making The Best Chicken Croquettes

    • Be sure to give the mixture time to chill. This helps in forming the croquette and the staying together when you fry them. 
    • Make sure not to over fry them. Golden brown is the color you are looking for. 
    • If you have leftovers, wrap them in foil and store in the refrigerator. When you are ready to reheat, place them in the oven at 400 for 5-10 minutes.

    More Chicken Recipes

    • Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
    • Air Fryer Chicken
    • Teriyaki Chicken
    • Easy Baked Chicken

    You might also enjoy this tasty Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken from Cakes Cottage.

    Chicken croquettes on plate.
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    Mom's famous Chicken Cakes

    Mom's famous chicken cakes have to be my all-time favorite meal she made. Shredded chicken, mixed with spices, flour and butter, covered in panko and lightly fried. 
    Prep Time2 hrs
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time2 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chicken, chicken croquettes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 239kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon dry onion flakes
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded and diced cooked chicken
    • 2-3 cups panko crumbs
    • 2 eggs beaten

    Instructions

    • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour.
    • Add milk and chicken broth. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles.
    • Cook for 1 minute.
    • Add parsley, lemon juice, onion flakes, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and paprika.
    • Remove pot from heat and stir in chicken. Mix until combined. 
    • Place mixture in a covered container and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. 
    • Shape mixture into cakes, cover in panko crumbs.
    • Dip cakes in beaten eggs and then cover in panko again.
    • Fill large pan with 1/4 inch vegetable oil and heat over medium heat.
    • Once oil is hot, place chicken cakes in oil and cook until brown. (about 3-4 minutes on each side)
    • Remove cakes from oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Sommer

      March 30, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      My whole family loves these! Great for lunch or dinner.

      Reply
    2. Toni

      March 29, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these chicken cakes! They taste so good!

      Reply
    3. Kellie H

      March 29, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      My kids LOVED these! Totally quick and easy to make.

      Reply
    4. Aimee Shugarman

      March 29, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      These were so delicious, my family gobbled them up!

      Reply
    5. Alli

      March 29, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      These were so good! I’ve never made these and when I did it was like boom! Love them!

      Reply
    6. rosalyn

      January 09, 2016 at 3:54 am

      Cooking these things 3-5 minutes on each side won’t get them hot inside. Recommend sticking them in a hot oven after browning them on stove.

      Reply
    7. Heather

      September 10, 2015 at 3:01 am

      These are absolutely perfect! Great new way to prepare chicken! Thanks!!

      Reply
    8. Ciao Florentina

      September 09, 2015 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      I can tell how crispy those are from the photo, I totally approve this one ha!

      Reply
    9. Michelle

      September 06, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      That’s a smart idea, reminds me of fish cakes

      Reply
    10. Patti @ CooksRecipeCollection.com

      September 06, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Never heard of chicken cakes, will have to give them a try for sure!

      Reply
    11. Brian Jones

      September 06, 2015 at 7:00 am

      These sound like the most wonderful nibbles, I may have to add them to our smorgasboard of stuff that we cook when friends come to visit 😀

      Reply
    12. Faye Wilkerson

      September 06, 2015 at 5:28 am

      These chicken cakes sounds delicious. So much better than processed chicken nuggets.

      Reply
    13. Hillary Reeves

      September 05, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Not sure why it’s never crossed my mind to make a chicken cake… this looks so perfect and delicious.

      Reply
    14. Oana @AdoreFoods

      September 05, 2015 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      Such a great idea, my daughter is going to love these cute chicken cakes! Perfect healthy after school snack

      Reply
    15. Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen

      September 04, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      What a great idea, they look so good, can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
    16. J @ A Hot Southern Mess

      September 04, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      Oh my yum! These little bites look extremely good! I can imagine how delicious they taste! 🙂

      Reply
    17. Molly Kumar

      September 04, 2015 at 7:30 am

      The recipe looks really easy and I’m sure the addition of chicken broth and milk would have made the cakes juicy and delicious.

      Reply
    18. Platter Talk

      September 03, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Our kids are going to love these chicken cakes; easy to see why they are famous!

      Reply
    19. Razena |Tantalisemytastebuds.com

      September 03, 2015 at 6:03 pm

      This looks so good that I can imagine having it on a sandwich with some chili sauce.

      Reply
      • heather

        September 05, 2015 at 12:46 am

        That is a great idea!

        Reply
    20. Tina Marie

      September 03, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      These sound so good. My mother and grandmother used to make salmon and crab cakes the same way.

      Reply
    21. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

      September 03, 2015 at 2:02 pm

      I’ve honestly never had chicken cakes before. This look so yummy! My husband with his Pennsylvania Dutch background would love these!

      Reply
    22. Byron Thomas

      September 03, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Jesus, that looks so freaking delicious! I need this right now!

      Reply
    23. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats

      September 02, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      Ooh, it is like a grown up chicken nugget. Love that!

      Reply
    24. Chris @ SimpleFood365

      September 02, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      Wow! What a better option than processed chicken nuggets or patties! These look great!

      Reply
    25. Noor

      September 02, 2015 at 11:05 am

      Chicken cakes is such a cute name, we call these cutlets here in Pakistan. I bet they taste as scrumptious as they look.
      Pinned!

      Reply
    26. Claudia | Gourmet Project

      September 02, 2015 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      great recipe for my coming brunch party!

      Reply
    27. Renee

      September 02, 2015 at 7:13 am

      What a great way to get “chicken nugget loving kids’ to eat some real chicken! I’m sure I’d like them too 🙂

      Reply
    28. Judy@ImBoredLetsGo

      September 01, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      I think chicken cakes sound fabulous! Much better than chicken nuggets 😉

      Reply
      • heather

        September 02, 2015 at 12:00 am

        Thanks Judy! The kids love them.

        Reply
    29. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      September 01, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      Salmon cakes? Tuna cakes? How clever! I love the idea of chicken cakes. Will try!!

      Reply
    30. Cassandrea @ chewsandbrews.ca

      September 01, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      I never thought of making chicken cakes before!! Always crab cakes! But why not chicken?! These look delicious! Pinning!

      Reply
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