Description
Crispy Chicken Coxinha is a popular Brazilian snack made with shredded chicken and a dough that is shaped into teardrops and fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in the cream cheese until well combined. Let the filling cool.
- In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth and milk to a boil.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring continuously until a dough forms.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Once the dough is cool enough to handle, take a small piece (about the size of a golf ball) and flatten it in your hand.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center and fold the dough over to form a teardrop shape, sealing the edges well.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Set up a breading station with the beaten egg in one bowl and breadcrumbs in another.
- Dip each coxinha in the egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F.
- Fry the coxinhas in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken filling.
- You can also substitute the chicken with shredded cheese for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 coxinha
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg