45.                      Chicken Croquettes

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 7 to 10 minutes

Serving: 8 croquettes

Ingredients:

•        2 (5-ounce) cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped (see Tip)

•        ⅓ cup low-fat Greek yogurt

•        3 tablespoons minced red onion

•        2 celery stalks, minced

•        1 garlic clove, minced

•        ½ teaspoon dried basil

•        2 egg whites, divided

•        2 slices low-sodium whole-wheat bread, crumbled

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the chicken, yogurt, red onion, celery, garlic, basil, and 1 egg white. Form the mixture into 8 ovals and gently press into shape.
2. In a shallow bowl, beat the remaining egg white until foamy.
3. Put the bread crumbs on a plate.
4. Dip the chicken croquettes into the egg white and then into the bread crumbs to coat.
5. Air-fry the croquettes, in batches, for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the croquettes reach an internal temperature of 160°F on a meat thermometer and their color is golden brown.

Nutrition:

Calories: 207, Fat: 4g (17% of calories from fat); Saturated Fat: 2g; Protein: 32g; Carbohydrates: 8g, Sodium: 126mg; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; 5% DV vitamin A; 2% DV vitamin C