Coxinha-Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

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Coxinha – Brazilian Chicken Croquettes


A beloved Brazilian street food, Coxinha features a crispy golden crust encasing a creamy, flavorful chicken filling. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these croquettes are shaped like little drumsticks and fried to perfection.




Ingredients

For the Filling:
  • 150–200g chicken breast
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Water (just enough to cover the chicken)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ chicken stock cube (optional)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 2 tbsp corn
  • 2–3 squares cream cheese (Kiri)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley & dill leaves
  • ½ tsp paprika (or chili powder for spice)
For the Dough:
  • 1 cup reserved chicken stock (add water or milk if needed)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (white or brown)
For Coating:
  • 1 egg, beaten (with salt & pepper)
  • Bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling:

    • Cook the chicken breast with bay leaf, salt, pepper, and stock cube (if using) in just enough water to cover.
    • Reserve the stock and shred the chicken.
    • In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté ginger-garlic paste with sliced onion.
    • Add grated carrot and corn; cook well.
    • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
    • Stir in shredded chicken and cream cheese. Mix well, then remove from heat.
    • Add chopped parsley and dill; set aside.

  2. Make the Dough:

    • Bring the reserved chicken stock to a boil. Adjust salt if needed.
    • Add butter, then stir in flour. Cook, stirring continuously, until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms (2–3 min).
    • Cover and let cool, then knead until smooth.

  3. Shape & Fry:

    • Take a small portion of dough, flatten into a disc, and place filling in the center.
    • Seal and shape into a drumstick.
    • Dip in beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs, and deep fry in medium-hot oil until golden brown.
    • Alternatively airfry at 205°C for 10-15 minutes or till golden brown

Serve warm and enjoy!

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