Chicken Croquette
"Tear-drop shaped fried snack filled with shredded chicken and cream cheese, then breaded and fried. Ubiquitous at bakeries, parties, and snack bars."
Logistics
Affordable
Vibe
Comforting classic
Duration
5-10 mins (snack)
Best For
Quick snack
The Backstory
Legend says it was created for a Brazilian prince in the 19th century who only ate chicken drumsticks. When they ran out, cooks shaped chicken into drumstick form.
Local Secret
"Get them from small neighborhood bakeries (padarias), not chains. Best eaten fresh and hot. The dough should be thin and crispy, not thick and doughy."
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