Coxinha Recipe
Chicken croquettes.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling
For the Dough
For Breading
For Frying
Method
Preparing the Chicken Filling
- 1
- 2
Combine the Filling
Add the cooked and shredded chicken, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley to the skillet. Mix well and cook for 5 more minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Making the Dough
- 3
Prepare the Dough
In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the butter and salt until the butter is melted. Gradually add the flour, stirring continuously until a dough forms. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 4
Cool the Dough
Transfer the dough to a clean surface and let it cool slightly. Once it’s cool enough to handle, knead for a minute.
Assembling the Coxinhas
- 5
Shape the Coxinhas
Take a small ball of dough (about 2 tablespoons) and flatten it in your palm. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center, fold the dough over the filling, and shape into a teardrop form, sealing the edges tightly.
Breading and Frying
- 6
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