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Brazilian Chicken Croquettes (Coxinhas) Recipe

Brazilian Chicken Croquettes (Coxinhas) Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 20 croquettes 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Brazilian chicken croquettes, known as coxinhas, are savory teardrop-shaped snacks filled with a creamy chicken mixture. Crispy on the outside and deliciously flavorful on the inside, they are a popular street food in Brazil.


Ingredients

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For the filling:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the dough:

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt

For breading:

  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: Sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic, chicken, broth, and cream cheese. Cook until thickened. Season with parsley, salt, and pepper.
  2. Make the dough: Boil chicken broth and butter. Stir in flour and salt until dough forms. Let cool.
  3. Assemble: Flatten dough, add filling, shape into teardrops. Dip in eggs, coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Fry: Fry in oil until golden brown. Drain and serve.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken can be used for a shortcut.
  • Croquettes can be frozen before frying.
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Stovetop, Deep-Frying
  • Cuisine: Brazilian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 croquette
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 170 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg