- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious Breaded Coxinha, a practical and delicious meal that combines flavor and versatility. It is a quick and tasty recipe that is perfect for homemade meals and gatherings.”
What you need to know
- Length of 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, making the preparation fast and efficient.
- The combination of flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs creates a crunchy and tasty filling.
- Shredded chicken breast is the main filling, providing a healthy and nutritious flavor.
- The versatility of the recipe allows it to be prepared for different occasions, from home meals to gatherings.
Ingredients
Main
- Dough: 500g of wheat flour, 1L of chicken broth, 100g of margarine, 1 egg, salt to taste.
- Filling: 500g of shredded chicken breast, 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped garlic cloves, chopped green onions, salt and pepper to taste.
- Breading: 2 beaten eggs, breadcrumbs to taste.
Instructions
Principal
- In a pot, cook the chicken breast with water, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper for about 20 minutes. Shred the chicken and set aside.
- In the same broth, add the margarine and bring to the heat to melt. Then, add the wheat flour and stir until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Remove the dough from the heat and let cool. When cold, knead the dough until smooth.
- In another pot, sauté the shredded chicken with cheiro-verde and set aside.
- Divide the dough into small portions, open in the palm of your hand, and place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
- Shape the dough into coxinha form, pinching the ends to seal well.
- Bread the coxinhas by passing them in the beaten eggs and then in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer and fry the Coxinhas until golden brown. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
Chef's tips
- To make it easier, set aside the filling and the coxinha for later. This helps ensure the coxinhas become golden and crispy.
- To prevent the coxinhas from becoming too moist, do not dry them excessively before breading.
- For a more complete experience, serve with white rice and carrot farofa.
Variations
- To give a special touch, you can add ground walnuts to the filling.
- For a savory version, you can add a little coarse salt to the filling.
- For a sweeter version, you can add a little sugar to the filling.
Substitutions
- If you don't have margarine, you can substitute with butter.
- If you don't have breadcrumbs, you can replace them with all-purpose flour.
- If you don't have parsley and scallions, you can replace them with cilantro.
How to store
Guardar em uma embalagem hermética na geladeira por até 3 dias.
Can it be frozen?
- Freezing is not recommended, as the crunchiness of the Coxinha may be affected.
- If desired, you can freeze the coxinhas in paper towels, breaking them apart during cooking.
What to serve with
- Served with white rice and carrot farofa.
- It can also be served with green leaf salad.
Frequently asked questions
Should I cook the chicken with water or chicken broth?
Chicken broth gives a mild flavor to the chicken, so it's a good option.
What can I do if I don't have margarine?
You can use butter or oil to replace the margarine.
What should I do if the coxinhas are not golden?
Increase the heat of the oil so that the coxinhas turn golden quickly.
How can I make more coxinhas?
You can double the portions of dough and filling to make more Coxinha.
