Coxinha de Frango

Indulge in the crispy and creamy delight of **Coxinha de Frango**, Brazil’s most beloved street food snack! These golden, teardrop-shaped croquettes combine a buttery, homemade dough wrapped around a mouthwatering filling of tender shredded chicken, sautéed with savory onion, garlic, and a hint of rich cream cheese. Each coxinha is coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and fried to perfection, offering the perfect balance of crispy exterior and a flavorful, creamy core. Whether served as an appetizer, party snack, or comforting treat, this recipe is a true celebration of Brazilian flavors. Easy to make and irresistibly satisfying, Coxinha de Frango will transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Brazil in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 500 ml Chicken stock
• 50 grams Butter
• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 100 grams Cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 150 grams Breadcrumbs
• 2 Eggs
• 1 liter Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breast in a saucepan and cover it with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Reserve the cooking liquid.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and garlic. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until they are soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the cooked onion and garlic. Stir in the cream cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, mixing well until the ingredients are fully combined. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a separate pot, bring the reserved chicken stock to a simmer, adding more water if necessary to make up 500 ml. Add the butter and salt. Once the butter has melted, gradually add the flour to the pot, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the pot.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and transfer the dough to a clean surface. Let it cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, knead the dough for about 2 minutes until smooth.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion in the palm of your hand and add about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling in the center. Bring the edges of the dough up around the filling to form a teardrop shape, pinching to seal the top.

Step 7

In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each coxinha into the beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 180°C (350°F). Carefully lower the coxinhas into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally.

Step 9

Remove the coxinhas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Coxinha de Frango!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2787.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11114.1

Total Fat 1030.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 183.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 575.9g
Cholesterol 1050.5mg	0%
Sodium 7313.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 334.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.2g
Protein 227.3g	0%

Vitamin D 90IU	0%
Calcium 415.8mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 2257.3mg	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: 80.5%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 11.6%