On Jan 4, 7:11*pm, Jeanne Burton > wrote:
> Hey, all -
> I have vague memories of my little sister attempting to make these
> things she called chicken croquettes - we, being typical teens, and
> owing to my sister's somewhat dubious culinary talents, called them
> chicken grotesques behind her back..
> All I remember is that she used chopped or ground chicken, rolled them
> in breadcrumbs, and baked them in a pool of gravy. *They had a lovely
> silky texture even if they WERE ugly...
>
> I've not seen any recipes that are similar to what I remember when I
> googled croquette - they all seemed to be more like salmon
> patties-type things...
>
> I don't know if I'm describing these right - does anyone have any idea
> what I'm talking about??
>
> Jeanne in Toledo

Of course. I used to go to a lunchroom ages ago where it was one of
their specialties. Two conical croquettes, some mashed potatoes,
chicken gravy and cranberry on the side. Sixty cents for the whole
deal.