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carolina barbecue chicken croquettes

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Tiffany Bannworth
@DrBannworth
Cape Coral, FL

This can be made with leftovers or the first half can be prepared the night before. I like to serve mine with my Cajun Gumbo'd Okra or even creamy homemade cheddar mashed potatoes.

(1 rating)
yield 18 -20
prep time 55 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For carolina barbecue chicken croquettes

  • 1 bottle
    carolina bbq sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 4
    chicken thighs (use boneless, skinless if you can)
  • 1 pkg
    white or brown rice
  • 1/2 c
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes with juice
  • 3 c
    red kidney beans, freshly boiled
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1/2 stick
    salted cream butter
  • 1 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • enough seasoned panko to coat croquettes
  • enough water to top off the pot
  • enough vegetable oil to fry
  • optional seasoned salt to taste

How To Make carolina barbecue chicken croquettes

  • 1
    Place all ingredients (save panko) in a large lidded pot, top off with water until about 1in below the rim.
  • 2
    Boil until rice is completely cooked.
  • 3
    Scoop out chicken thighs, and shred chicken. Discard bones.
  • 4
    Add shredded chicken back in pot, allow to thicken.
  • 5
    Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  • 6
    When cool, form into balls or patties (need to use more vegetable oil if balls), coat with panko.
  • 7
    In a medium high pan with enough oil to go half way for patties or submerge for balls, cook until amber brown. I cook about 4 at a time.
  • 8
    Place on towel to drain, optionally salt with seasoned salt.
  • 9
    Optionally serve with https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/vegetable-soup/cajun-gumbod-okra.html The sweetness of the croquettes complements the spiciness of the okra. Enjoy!
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