Coxinha

Experience the irresistible charm of Brazil’s iconic street food with this Coxinha recipe, a crispy and golden delight filled with creamy, shredded chicken. These teardrop-shaped snacks feature a rich dough made from chicken broth and butter, perfectly encasing a savory filling of seasoned chicken, cream cheese, garlic, and parsley. Coated in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection, each bite offers a satisfyingly crunchy exterior with a luscious, flavorful center. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, snack, or party treat, Coxinha is guaranteed to impress with its authentic flavors and addictive texture. Perfect for sharing, this recipe makes 20 delightful pieces, ready to transport your taste buds straight to Brazil!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken breast
• 1 liter Chicken broth
• 60 g Butter
• 300 g All-purpose flour
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 100 g Cream cheese
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
• 2 large Eggs
• 200 g Breadcrumbs
• 1 liter Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, cook the chicken breasts in the chicken broth with 1 tsp of salt over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the broth and reserve the broth. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the shredded chicken to the onion mixture and stir well. Season with the remaining salt and black pepper, and add the chopped parsley. Remove from heat and mix in the cream cheese. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 600 ml of the reserved chicken broth to a boil. Add the butter and let it melt completely.

Step 6

Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Step 7

Remove the dough from the heat and let it cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, knead the dough until smooth.

Step 8

To assemble the coxinhas, take a small piece of dough and flatten it into your palm. Place a tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center.

Step 9

Fold the edges of the dough around the filling and shape it into a teardrop. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 10

In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a splash of water. Dip each coxinha into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.

Step 11

In a deep fryer or a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). Carefully fry the coxinhas in batches until golden brown, usually about 5-6 minutes per batch.

Step 12

Remove the coxinhas from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3363.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11366.1

Total Fat 1022.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 186.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 574.8g
Cholesterol 1044mg	0%
Sodium 12703.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 409.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 234.5g	0%

Vitamin D 91.6IU	0%
Calcium 513.9mg	0%
Iron 31.6mg	0%
Potassium 3156.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.1%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 13.9%