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Chicken Croquettes with Tomato and Okra Gravy

19 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 20MINS

Chicken Croquettes with Tomato and Okra Gravy

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Tomatoes and okra are stewed in a slightly spicy tomato sauce and topped with savory, herb-flecked chicken croquettes. The croquettes are crisp and crunchy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside, making them a perfect contrast to the tender stewed vegetables.
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Tomatoes and okra are stewed in a slightly spicy tomato sauce and topped with savory, herb-flecked chicken croquettes. The croquettes are crisp and crunchy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside, making them a perfect contrast to the tender stewed vegetables.
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PeachDish
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20MINS

Total Time

$0.04

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
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Bread
to taste
Bread, day old
Heavy Cream
to taste
Heavy Cream
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic
Fresh Thyme
to taste
Fresh Thyme
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Fresh Parsley
Salt
to taste
Salt
Lemon
to taste
Lemons, zested
Breadcrumbs
to taste
Breadcrumbs
Canola Oil
as needed
Canola Oil
Vidalia Onion
to taste
Vidalia Onions
All-Purpose Flour
to taste
All-Purpose Flour
Tomato
to taste
Tomatoes
Okra
to taste
Okra
Ground Chicken
to taste
Ground Chicken
Shallot
to taste
Shallots
Cooking Oil
2 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Water
to taste
Water
Cayenne Pepper
1 pinch
Cayenne Pepper
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
131
Fat
15.0 g
Protein
0.1 g
Carbs
0.4 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Tear the Bread (to taste) into bite-sized pieces, place in a small bowl and cover with the Heavy Cream (to taste).
step 1 Tear the Bread (to taste) into bite-sized pieces, place in a small bowl and cover with the Heavy Cream (to taste).
step 2
Mince the Garlic (1 clove), finely chop the Shallots (to taste), pick and finely chop the Fresh Thyme (to taste) and Fresh Parsley (to taste). Combine the Ground Chicken (to taste), garlic, shallots, thyme, parsley, Lemons (to taste), and Salt (to taste) in a mixing bowl.
step 3
Add in the soaked bread and cream, and mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined. Form the chicken mixture into round 4-inch wide patties.
step 3 Add in the soaked bread and cream, and mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined. Form the chicken mixture into round 4-inch wide patties.
step 4
Place the Breadcrumbs (to taste) on a large plate, coat the patties thoroughly in breadcrumbs, one at a time. Place the breaded patties on a baking sheet, so that one does not touch another, and place in the refrigerator to set.
step 4 Place the Breadcrumbs (to taste) on a large plate, coat the patties thoroughly in breadcrumbs, one at a time. Place the breaded patties on a baking sheet, so that one does not touch another, and place in the refrigerator to set.
step 5
While the croquettes are setting up in the fridge, dice the Vidalia Onions (to taste), core and slice the Tomatoes (to taste), and cut the Okra (to taste) into 1/2-inch pieces.
step 6
Place a skillet over low heat, and add Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp). Add onion, and cook until softened, but do not brown. Add All-Purpose Flour (to taste), and cook while stirring for 5 more minutes.
step 6 Place a skillet over low heat, and add Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp). Add onion, and cook until softened, but do not brown. Add All-Purpose Flour (to taste), and cook while stirring for 5 more minutes.
step 7
Whisk the Water (to taste) into the onion-flour mixture, and continue to stir while cooking for 10 minutes.
step 8
Once the mixture has thickened, add in the tomato and okra. Increase heat to medium and bring to a simmer while stirring frequently. Cook until the okra softens, and tomatoes begin to break down, making a thick gravy, about 10 minutes.
step 9
Add Cayenne Pepper (1 pinch), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Simmer until the okra has become fully tender.
step 9 Add Cayenne Pepper (1 pinch), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Simmer until the okra has become fully tender.
step 10
While the tomato and okra gravy is cooking, place a skillet or frying pan over medium heat, and add enough Canola Oil (as needed) to fully coat the bottom of the pan. Once the oil is hot, cook until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes on each side.
step 10 While the tomato and okra gravy is cooking, place a skillet or frying pan over medium heat, and add enough Canola Oil (as needed) to fully coat the bottom of the pan. Once the oil is hot, cook until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes on each side.
step 11
Remove from oil and drain the croquettes on paper towels.
step 11 Remove from oil and drain the croquettes on paper towels.
step 12
Serve and enjoy!
step 12 Serve and enjoy!
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