Unbelievably Delicious Coxinhas Recipe: A Brazilian Delight!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 coxinhas

Ingredients

  • 2smallskinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1cupchicken broth, or more as needed

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1onion, chopped

  • 5chopped green olives, or to taste

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2cupschicken broth

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • salt to taste

  • 2cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1cupall-purpose flour

  • 2eggs, beaten

  • 1cupdry bread crumbs

  • oil for frying

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine chicken breasts and 1 cup chicken broth in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Keep checking that there is enough liquid in the pot and add more broth if necessary. Remove chicken from pot, allow to cool briefly, and shred with 2 forks.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken, olives, and parsley. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Remove filling from heat and set aside.

  3. Heat 2 cups chicken broth and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; season with salt and bring to a simmer. Add flour all at once and stir to form a thick paste. Stir vigorously until mixture is smooth and no longer sticks to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat and let pastry cool.

  4. Once pastry is cool enough to handle, transfer to an oiled work surface and knead until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. Take a portion of pastry and roll into a golf ball-sized ball. Stick an oiled finger into the center of the ball and press edges to create a small bowl. Stuff with 2 teaspoons chicken filling and gather top edges to seal, rolling into a teardrop shape. Set croquette aside and cover with a damp towel. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.

  6. Set out 3 bowls in the following order: flour, beaten eggs, bread crumbs. Roll each croquette in flour, then dip in egg, then cover in breadcrumbs.

  7. Heat oil for frying in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry croquettes in batches, until golden brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Editor’s Note:

We have corrected this recipe to call for 2 cups all-purpose flour in the pastry.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe20
Calories167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
8g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Cholesterol
27mg
9%
Sodium
273mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
5g
11%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
19mg
1%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
63mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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