Coxinhas (brazilian chicken croquettes)
Don't know what to do with your leftover chicken? Try Coxinhas, the famous Brazilian croquettes! An easy and crispy recipe that kids will love (just like the adults too ;-) ). Have fun varying the fillings to offer several flavors to your guests. A recipe to nibble on for appetizers or to enjoy as a dish accompanied by salad, rice, or vegetables...
Ingredients
4
Dough:
Stuffing:
Materials
- pot
- fryer
- pan
Preparation
Preparation1 h 15 m
Cook time30 min
Put the water and the stock cube to boil.
Once it is boiling, add the flour all at once, and stir with a wooden spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pot. Wrap the dough in foil and let it cool.
Cut the chicken into pieces and cook them in boiling water for 15 minutes.
After that, take the chicken out of the water and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, shred the meat.
In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the chopped onion and pepper for 5 minutes.
Add the shredded chicken and chopped parsley. Stir well, season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
Take a ball of dough the size of a walnut. Create a hollow in the center to form a small bowl.
Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling in it, and gradually close the croquette, shaping it like a thigh (or a droplet). Watch the video at the bottom to see how it's done.
Coat the croquettes by dipping them in beaten egg and then breadcrumbs. Fry them in hot oil (170°C) for about 5 minutes.
And there you have it, your coxinhas are ready!
Observations
Red pepper: it is there to add color. You can replace it with a tomato, or simply use tomato sauce or ketchup.
Dough: some versions add mashed potato to the base dough.
Cookware
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