3 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1 tablespoon minced onions
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
In a saucepan, melt shortening; blend in flour and salt. Add milk, stirring. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add chicken, onion and parsley; spread in a greased shallow pan and chill thoroughly. Whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Form chilled chicken mixture into 8 logs; dip each into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Heat deep fryer to 365°; fry croquettes for about 5 minutes each, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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