Review: Goya Chicken Croquettes

Want some Latin flair in your meal? Try Goya Chicken Croquettes. Carried in your local grocer's frozen aisle, Goya Chicken Croquettes are a frozen snack or entrée which are easy to make and are wonderful party foods or buffet items.

Goya Chicken Croquettes come in packs of 8 and are sold in 9.6-ounce cartons.

Preparing Goya Chicken Croquettes

While most frozen items are easily thrown into a microwave or oven, Goya Chicken Croquettes are best made on the stove top or in a broiler. These chicken croquettes take less than 5 minutes to make either way, but be prepared to have some cooking oil on hand!

No matter which method you choose, it's best to drain the chicken croquettes after you have finished cooking them to remove some of the oil. You could also place the chicken croquettes on a thin matting of plain (no ink) paper towels.

Stove Top Preparation

Pour oil into a deep frying pan or a skillet. Be sure you have enough oil to actually cover the Goya Chicken Croquettes.

Heat the oil up to 350 degrees and begin frying the chicken croquettes for about 2 to 3 minutes. Be sure you turn the chicken croquettes during the cooking time, carefully removing them after the breading on the chicken croquettes has turned gold to light brown.

Broiler Preparation

Lightly brush each chicken croquette while preheating your broiler. Grease a pan and then place the oil-brushed chicken croquettes onto the pan. Place the pan about 3 inches from the heat source and let the chicken croquettes cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until they turn gold to light brown. Make sure you turn the chicken croquettes often throughout the cooking process.

Flavor

Goya Chicken Croquettes are a tasty dish to have along with some rice, plantains, stuffed potatoes, or other popular Latin food. In fact, along with some dipping sauce (like ranch dressing or Tabasco sauce), these chicken croquettes are ideal for a party food.

The breading is good, the chicken filling is soft and delicious, and the overall product is a high quality offering that clearly shows why Goya has reigned as one of the most popular Latin food brands in America.

Nutrition

Goya Chicken Croquettes are a breaded, tasty snack. Fat and sodium are the main areas to look at carefully when buying this product. If you eat them in moderation, there is no reason why you shouldn't give Goya Chicken Croquettes a try!

Here are the nutritional values for a 3-piece serving of Goya Chicken Croquettes:

Calories 180
Calories from Fat 80
Total Fat 8 grams
Saturated Fat 2.5 grams
Trans Fat 0 grams
Cholesterol 20 milligrams
Sodium 400 milligrams
Total Carbohydrates 17 grams
Dietary Fiber 1 gram
Sugar 1 gram
Protein 10 grams
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 4%
Iron 10%

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